Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium applications open

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Companies of all stages are invited to apply to pitch to investors at the in-person Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, set for Nov. 5-6 at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center in Madison.

The 2025 conference will feature several pitch opportunities:

  • Two-minute “Open Mic” Quick Pitches and five-minute Tech Council Investor Networks presentations on Nov. 5; and

  • 90-second Elevator Pitch Olympics and “Investor Intros,” which pair pre-selected companies with angel and venture investors for brief one-on-one meetings, on Nov. 6.

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Instructions for how to apply for all or a mix of the investor presentation opportunities can be found here. Click here to register for the conference.

Participating entrepreneurs can reserve free table space during networking sessions to showcase their businesses, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, and applicants must complete both the application and event registration to qualify.

The deadline to apply online is 5 p.m. on Oct. 3.

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