FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

Who is eligible to participate in VentureLab?

Students, faculty and business community members working in:

• Clean/green tech: Green materials, green chemistry, energy, packaging, water, waste reduction/management
• Biomedical/global health: Capital-efficient medical devices, monitoring systems, procedure-related devices, world health technology
• Technologies that are of benefit to society

What can I expect at VentureLab?

Watch this video about the participant experience

Do I have to be from Wisconsin to participate?

No, the workshop is open to everyone working to commercialize a technology product.

Is there a fee to attend?

Yes, if accepted the cost is $100 per team, which helps to defray the costs of the course materials and meals during the workshop.  Accommodations are not included in the fee but will be available at an additional cost.

Will I have a place to stay if I come from out of town?

Yes!  A block of rooms has been secured at a nearby hotel.  The details will be sent to you when you are accepted.

Who can I talk to for more information?

For questions about the application process or the program itself, contact Patricia Boynton, Program Associate for Outreach at NCIIA, 413-587-2172, pboynton@nciia.org.

For media inquiries, please contact Vickie Eiden, Marketing and Communications Manager, UW-Madison Office of Corporate Relations at 608-263-1394, veiden@ocr.wisc.edu