Opportunities for campus innovators
Learn More at D2P’s Virtual Open Houses:
Meet D2P mentors and get an overview of training, mentoring and funding programs.
- Wednesday, April 12 (virtual): 4:30-5 p.m. | Register
- Friday, April 14 (virtual): 12:30-1 p.m. | Register
- Wednesday, May 10 (virtual): 4:30-5 p.m. | Register
- Friday, May 12 (virtual): 12:30-1 p.m. | Register
Funding Opportunities:
Draper Technology Innovation Fund (TIF)
(Apply by May 15)
This fund supports additional research needed to bring new concepts and inventions to the patent and licensing stage. Applicants must be UW‒Madison faculty members or academic staff with an invention disclosure accepted by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF).
Free Training Programs:
(Apply by May 15)
If you’re just getting started, our Innovation to Market program will give you the tools to develop your idea, test its viability and pivot, if necessary. The online summer session runs May 31-July 26. Learn more and apply.
Expert Coaching:
Meet with our expert mentors any time for free advice and guidance on advancing your innovation. D2P mentors are veteran business developers, entrepreneurs, product managers, and startup executives, with wide-ranging experience across disciplines, industries and products. You don’t have to be a current or past participant in a D2P program. It’s never too early or late to get help with your project or startup. Set up a mentor chat
Connect:
Stay current on D2P and UW–Madison programs, resources and events for campus innovators and entrepreneurs. Subscribe to our newsletters, explore UW’s Innovate Network and connect with us on social media.
Questions? Please Contact Us.