Events

Continual skill development is integral for successful entrepreneurs on along their journey. Explore all of the Institute’s events around the state for prospective and current business owners across any industry in any part of Wisconsin.

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SBIR 101 Webinar (December)

CTCDecember 16, 2025 | 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.

Entrepreneurial Training Program Virtual - 10 Sessions

SBDCJanuary 6, 2026 | 5:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - River Falls

Topic: Business Basics

This program is meant for anyone who wants to create, build or grow their business.

First Steps to Starting a Business

SBDCJanuary 7, 2026 | 7:00PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics

Thinking of starting a business but don't know where to begin?

Madison Training Template Non MSBB

SBDCJanuary 14, 2026 | 8:00AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics

This event will consist of learning and training. This is where the summary box is displayed in the training catalog.

Entrepreneurial Training Program IN-PERSON: Spring 2026 in Door County

SBDCJanuary 15, 2026 | 5:30PM | Door County Economic Development Corporation, Sturgeon Bay
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

The Entrepreneurial Training Program is designed for anyone who wants to create, build or grow their business.

GROW: Sales for Food Businesses [Jan 16 - Feb 13]

FFIJanuary 16, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.

SBIR 101 Webinar (January)

CTCJanuary 20, 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.

Small Business Clinic in Fond du Lac, WI

OBEJanuary 22, 2026 | 9:00AM | Moraine Park Technical College - Fond du Lac Campus, Fond du Lac

Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business

Register for the upcoming FREE Small Business Clinic at Moraine Park Technical College!

Communicating for Success: Engaging SBIR Program Managers Effectively

CTCJanuary 26, 2026 | 12:30PM | Online

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

Join this virtual panel discussion with SBIR program managers, centered on effective communication strategies.

Financial Foundations for Food Brands [Feb 2-16]

FFIFebruary 2, 2026 | 9:00AM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.

Food and Farm Business Consultant Training [Feb 4-19]

FFIFebruary 4, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.

NSF SBIR/STTR 101 + Proposal Prep Webinar w/ Ben Schrag

CTCFebruary 10, 2026 | 11:30AM | Online

Topic: Business Basics

Join NSF Program Manager Ben Schrag to chat about the NSF SBIR/STTR basics and how to start your proposal!

All-State Wisconsin Virtual Entrepreneurial Training Program

SBDCFebruary 12, 2026 | 5:30PM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Stevens Point

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

Learn to identify customers, assess your industry and competitors, and turn insights into a strong plan to launch or grow your business.

Raising Equity [Feb 26 - Mar 19]

FFIFebruary 26, 2026 | 10:00AM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.

Entrepreneurial Training Program (ETP)

SBDCFebruary 26, 2026 | 5:30PM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Start-up Assistance, Business Basics

ETP is a course designed to teach participants how to start a new business, grow a business, or make a pivot.

Is it the Real World, or is it AI? An Entrepreneur’s 101 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (Non MSBB)

SBDCMarch 3, 2026 | 11:00AM | Online
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Managing a Business

This session offers introductory learnings on Artificial Intelligence within small businesses.

Financial Foundations for Farms [March 4-18]

FFIMarch 4, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.

Launch Into Leadership

SBDCMarch 5, 2026 | 8:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics

This course allows you to take your first steps in leadership development.

Hire Badgers: Student Staffing Opportunities for Small Business

SBDCMarch 11, 2026 | 10:30AM | Grainger Hall, Madison
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Madison

Topic: Business Basics, Managing Employees

Discover how small businesses and non-profits can hire UW–Madison students through internships and the expanded Work-Study Program.

Entrepreneurial Training Program IN-PERSON: Spring 2026 in Manitowoc

SBDCMarch 26, 2026 | 5:30PM | Progress Lakeshore Inc, Manitowoc
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

Topic: Business Basics, Start-up Assistance

The Entrepreneurial Training Program is designed for anyone who wants to create, build or grow their business.

Navigating Uncertainty [May 4-14]

FFIMay 4, 2026 | 12:00PM | Online

Get help choosing farm financing options (loans, grants, equity), improving your loan or grant application, and negotiating favorable terms.

China: BUSINESS, EDUCATION & GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT

SBDCMay 24, 2026 | 7:00PM | Hangzhou, Hangzhou
Facilitated by: Wisconsin SBDC at UW - Green Bay

China May 25 – June 5, 2026. Study Abroad and International Business Leader trip on digital economy, supply chains, global business and AI.