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Overview
The Tech Council is the science and technology advisor to the Governor and the Legislature. Launched in 2001, the Tech Council was created by a bipartisan act of the governor and the Legislature. It is an independent, non-profit and non-partisan board with members from tech companies, venture capital firms, all levels of education, research institutions, government and law.
The Tech Council has three main functions:
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It provides policy guidance to lawmakers, the governors, state agencies and other institutions in Wisconsin.
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It serves an important in-state networking role through Wisconsin Innovation Network (WIN) , a community-based economic development organization dedicated to fostering innovation and
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It serves as an economic catalyst through programs such as:
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Wisconsin Innovation Network (WIN), community-based economic development organization dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
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Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference A program focused on stimulating more entrepreneurial activity in Wisconsin across all segments of our economy.
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Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium (formerly Life Sciences and Venture Conference) Open to technology companies seeking all capital.
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Monthly WIN Events Brings together entrepreneurs, business owners and related high tech professionals in a collaboration-rich environment.
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Governor's Business Plan Contest (BPC) An opportunity to compete for cash and in-kind prizes – but it’s also a chance to get constructive feedback on your business plan and to help move it from “virtual business” to reality.
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Wisconsin Angel Network (WAN) Their mission is to build angel network capital capacity throughout Wisconsin in order to increase the number and amount of seed-stage equity investments in Wisconsin companies, creating jobs and improving our economy.
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