The Defense TechConnect Innovation Summit, in conjunction with the SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference was recently held in National Harbor.
January 2, 2026
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December 2, 2025
Department of War deploys six critical technology areas
The US Department of War has announced six critical technology areas (CTS’s) that it will highlight in upcoming research.
November 24, 2025
Reauthorization updates from TechConnect 2025
The SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference was held recently in conjunction with the Defense TechConnect Summit.
July 25, 2025
Non-SBIR DoD funding for your innovation
The Department of Defense has funding for your innovation outside of SBIR, and we want to help you tap into it! The following units provide support for most Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) through various solicitations, partnerships, and pitches.
June 13, 2024
Kindling Connections: Dr. Robert Lochhead
Robert Lochhead PhD., Assistant Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Founder of Lochhead Scientific.
July 19, 2023
Challenge your innovation through Army xTech
Established in 2018, Army xTech connects the United States Army with businesses and works to break down traditional barriers to receive funding opportunities with the Army.
June 15, 2023
Workshop aims to ease collaboration between local businesses and military in future problem solving
The Center for Technology Commercialization partnered with the University of Milwaukee’s Lubar Entrepreneur Center to provide a free training workshop for members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard.
March 21, 2023
Review considerations when writing DoD funding applications
When applying for Department of Defense Air Force open topics, it’s most important to consider who you’re writing for.
February 9, 2023
WI AI Summit Day 1 Recap!
Day 1 of the WI AI Summit hosted four expert panels discussing artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML).
January 27, 2023
Kindling Connections: Expert Insights from Dave Schroeder
“You’re going to get attacked,” said Dave Schroeder, a National Security Research Strategist at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. “It’s about how you respond.”