Wisconsin Entrepreneurs, Start Your Engines: UW–Madison’s New Hub Goes Full Throttle

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UW–Madison Launches Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub to Fast‑Track Innovation

🗓️ July 28, 2025 | Madison, WI

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has unveiled the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub, a central component of its campus entrepreneurship plan aimed at strengthening pathways for founders across the university (entrepreneurship.wisc.edu, News).

🔍 Hub at a Glance

  • Institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • New initiative: Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub
  • Approval: Secured from campus governance in May 2025 (innovate.wisc.edu)
  • Leader: Search underway for the inaugural executive director, chaired by Jon Eckhardt (News)

🎯 Vision & Mission

In October 2024, UW–Madison released a strategic report (commissioned by Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin) based on insights from 200+ internal and external contributors. The report outlined a consolidated launch strategy to position UW–Madison as an entrepreneurial destination (wisconsintechnologycouncil.com).

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