

Open House at 1403: The Intersection of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Curious about how emerging technology, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem-solving come together at UW–Madison?
Join us for an informal open house at 1403 University Ave, home of the UW Tech Exploration Lab. This is a chance to wander, explore the space, meet people, and discover how you can plug into innovation this spring.
No presentations. No pressure. Just come browse, ask questions, and see what’s possible.
What you’ll find
Explore the space
See how the Lab supports experimentation, venture discovery, and industry-aligned innovation.
Mini Innovation Fair
Tables highlighting opportunities including:
Events & Open Labs – Build Nights, Open Labs, Demo Night
Digital Health Challenge – industry-defined healthcare innovation
Self-Directed Innovation – explore emerging tech without needing a startup idea
Venture Pathway – Discovery, Build, and Founder Lab
Campus & Student Organizations
Connect with groups that help turn ideas into action.
Drop in anytime between 4:30–6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be available.