Events & Speaking Engagements

Explore all of the CTC’s events around the state for prospective and current innovators looking to expand their skill set, receive guidance, network, or connect to the Wisconsin entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Seeking a speaker for an upcoming event? Our featured consultants are happy to travel throughout Wisconsin to help businesses along their innovation journey.

Legal Protections for Small Business

March 31, 2026 | 11:00AM | Online

Topic: Managing a Business, Start-up Assistance, Business Basics, Government Contracting

Join CTC virtually for a Lunch & Learn, Legal Protections for Small Businesses, on Tuesday, 3/31!

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Founder Factory Info Sessions

April 3, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business, Start-up Assistance

Curious about Founder Factory and whether one of our programs might be a good fit for you? Join Biweekly | Fridays | 12:00–1:00 PM | Virtual

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Strategic Patenting for Entrepreneurs – Going Beyond the Basic Legal Requirements for US Patent Application Filings

April 14, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Government Contracting, Managing a Business, Financing, Start-up Assistance

Going Beyond the Basic Legal Requirements for US Patent Application Filings

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SBIR 101 Webinar (April)

April 21, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.

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Trademark & Copyright Law Deep Dive

April 22, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Managing a Business, Government Contracting, Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Join CTC virtually for a Lunch & Learn, Trademark & Copyright Law Deep Dive, on Wednesday, 4/22!

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VC 101 with Mastercraft Ventures

April 29, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business, Start-up Assistance, Financing

Join us for an interactive Lunch & Learn with Mastercraft Ventures to learn about how your innovation can access VC funding!

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SBIR 101 Webinar (May)

May 19, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.

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Idea to Enterprise Pitch Night: University Innovations Ready for Launch

May 28, 2026 | 6:00PM | Lubar Entrepreneurship Center & UWM Welcome Center, Milwaukee

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Marketing and Sales, Government Contracting

Most startup events celebrate ideas. This event hands you one.

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NSF Pre-submission Review - June 2026

June 10, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Government Contracting, Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NSF in July? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.

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SBIR 101 Webinar (June)

June 16, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.

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SBIR 101 Webinar (July)

July 21, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.

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NIH Pre-submission Review - August 2026

August 14, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Government Contracting

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NIH in October? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.

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SBIR 101 Webinar (August)

August 18, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.

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SBIR 101 Webinar (September)

September 15, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.

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NSF Pre-submission Review - October 2026

October 14, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Government Contracting, Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NSF in November? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.

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SBIR 101 Webinar (October)

October 20, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics

$4.5 Billion dollars in product development is available, maybe to you! Learn more about how you might tap the U.S.'s largest seed fund.

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NIH Pre-submission Review - December 2026

December 16, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance, Government Contracting

Are you a CTC client who plans to submit to NIH in January? Please register with us to participate in our free Presubmission Panel Review.

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Featured Consultants

Wisconsin CTC’s expert business consultants are always willing to share their knowledge with current and prospective innovation entrepreneurs. These consultants speak regularly at Wisconsin entrepreneurship events around the state and at national conferences focused on entrepreneurship and technology. Consultants are always looking to help entrepreneurs along their journey in any part of Wisconsin, so tap us to speak at your event at no cost to your organization. (But we wouldn’t turn down a free meal.)

Todd Strother, Ph.D

Senior Technology Consultant

608-890-1015

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Rob Baranowski, MS, JD

Technology Consultant

414 242-9788

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