Dozens of Wisconsin startups to pitch at Early Stage Symposium

More than 60 emerging companies will take the stage during the 2025 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium, presented by the Wisconsin Technology Council, to share their ideas with investors, mentors and peers.

Three different pitch tracks will showcase startups across Wisconsin’s innovation economy, from early-stage concepts to investor-ready ventures.

Open Mic Quick Pitch

The “Open Mic” Quick Pitch event will feature two-minute presentations with no audience questions or feedback. The fast-paced session is designed to give as many companies as possible the chance to present.

Companies selected for the Open Mic session include: 3D Powder Tech, Madison; AccuraTrials, Madison; Casita Prado, Milwaukee; CWX Therapeutics, Madison; DripPay, Madison; EMND, Milwaukee; Hippo AI, Madison; InnerJoy Ed, Mequon; Lemur AI, Madison; MyoWorks, Windsor; MyVendue, Hobart; Nelambos, Madison; Playbright, Wauwatosa; Prismscope, Madison; RojoBio Corp., Madison; Silken Biotech, Milwaukee; Skin Metal, Madison; Talulah, Milwaukee; Voyager AI, Thiensville; and Xena Medical Technologies, Milwaukee.

Tech Council Investor Networks (TCIN)

Companies presenting in the TCIN tracks will make five-minute pitches during morning and afternoon sessions. Participants represent a range of industries, including health care, advanced materials, workforce development and pet care.

The companies selected for this event are: Amruth Group, Wauwatosa; Auvia Health, Appleton; Cellulose Sciences International, Madison; Clandestine Materials Detection, Monona; Ergo USA, Madison; Exerchain, Milwaukee; FAR Biotech, Houston, Texas; Gesund Health Data, Delafield; Green Fleet, Eau Claire; JangoPet, Fitchburg; Neurosolis, Madison; Okkanti, Madison; Pyran, Madison; Reliable Residence, Madison; Sea Change Silicides, Whitewater; Service ID, Fitchburg; Sit by Me, Milwaukee; Spatium, Newton; Strudel, Madison; Sunnyday Technologies, Appleton; Syrenn, Madison; and Universal Real Time Power Conversion, New Berlin.

Elevator Pitch Olympics

The popular Elevator Pitch Olympics will feature 90-second pitches scored live by a panel of investor judges, along with audience voting for the People’s Choice award.

Companies selected for the Elevator Pitch Olympics include: Auxillim Health, Milwaukee; BuildWise AI, Milwaukee; Carbon Footing, Neenah; Cognerium AI, Madison; Datalily AI, Verona; DNI Systems, Galesville; Float, Waukesha; Higher Ground, Madison; Inquisita, Denver, Colorado; ITER IDEA, Milwaukee; Lyntra, Madison; MyStage Music, Combined Locks; Perceptive Analytics, New Richmond; PetBliss/4FUR, Waupaca; pr1or.art, Middleton; Shake Defi, Brookfield; Spherical Canister, Franklin; Threshold Biologics, Madison; and UbiVital, Milwaukee.

The Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium will take place Nov. 6–7 in Madison.