Your Connection to Wisconsin's Statewide Business Outreach

Your Connection to Wisconsin’s Statewide Business Support

The Office of Business & Entrepreneurship’s programs are reflections of our collaborative approach – connecting Wisconsin’s businesses with resources, data and one another to improve lives and communities across the state.


Consultants here for you every step of the way.

Funding available to cover training or grant applications.

Over 100 events per year, in person and virtual.

Connections to the best resources, usually at no cost to you.

How may we help you today?

We provide expert, unbiased technical assistance—often at no cost—to help you solve challenges, sharpen your business’ competitive edge, and scale with confidence. Whether you’re launching a new idea or expanding an existing venture, our experienced team is here to support your success. With your vision and our know-how, we’ll help your business stand out and strengthen Wisconsin’s economy.

Start or Grow a Business

Access no-cost consulting and non-credit courses to help your business at any stage. Whether you are starting, managing, or growing your business, our no-cost small business consulting will guide you to meet your goals. 
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Access Innovation Funding

The Center for Technology Commercialization offers free, confidential business & technical assistance for companies seeking innovation funding
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Get All Your Technical Support in One Place

The Office’s Special Projects group has free resources and training, including in person clinics where all the support you need is in one place!
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Finance a Food Business

The Food Finance Institute helps food-focused businesses raise the money they need to grow
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The Office of Business and Entrepreneurship offers four specialized programs to help you build a competitive edge, scale up, and succeed. With your ideas and our experience, we’ll help your business stand out and drive Wisconsin’s prosperity.

Wisconsin SBDC is a statewide network supporting entrepreneurs and business owners through no-cost, confidential consulting and business education.

The Center for Technology Commercialization’s objective is to guide you through the complex and exciting journey of bringing your technology from idea to market.

Food, beverage and value-added ag businesses are unique. From choosing a business model to raising capital, the Food Finance Institute has the tools entrepreneurs need for success.

YourEconomy data is rare and sought-after. Our micro-level data from private companies comes straight from individual businesses. We’re your one-stop-shop for private business data.

Siren Shrub: Side hustle to multi-product, multi-flavor company

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Slate Boutique and Gifts: Growing and partnering

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4,260
Jobs created and retained across Wisconsin since 2020
870
New businesses started since 2020
$557 M
Funds obtained & invested by clients with Office assistance since 2020