Startup Accelerators, Incubators, and Pitch Contests in Wisconsin

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Last Updated: Nov 2nd, 2025

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Pitch events

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Startup accelerators

BREW 2.0 Water Technology Accelerator
Application Deadline: Nov 7, 2025

The Business, Research and Entrepreneurship in Water (BREW) Accelerator 2.0 is a next-stage post-accelerator created to help young companies build connections and grow their company’s capacity. This virtual and in-person hybrid program focuses on expert-led sales and growth training tailored for water tech businesses. Afterward, participants have access to ongoing training opportunities to continue their growth trajectory. Participation is free other than travel expenses.

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U.S. Venture Sustainability Accelerator Spring 2026
Application Deadline: January 4, 2026

Just as U.S. Venture’s mission is to find a better way by being the very best provider of transportation products, sustainability solutions, and insights driving the world forward, the U.S. Venture Accelerator mirrors these promises by investing into five sustainability- and mobility-related startups. Selected teams will receive a $100,000 investment directly into the current round (if raising) or uncapped convertible bridge note to be converted into the next round (if not currently raising).

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Northwestern Mutual Accelerator™ Spring and Fall 2026
Application Deadline: February 28, 2026

The Northwestern Mutual Accelerator™ Powered by gener8tor invests in five high-growth startups per cohort, focusing on those innovating in financial products, client experience, digital health, or transformational technologies. Selected teams will receive a $100,000 investment directly into the current round (if raising) or uncapped convertible bridge note to be converted into the next round (if not currently raising).

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Level Set by StartingBlock​
Open Enrollment for 2026

StartingBlock's Level Set program is an intense 6 week program designed to help you build and validate a business model.  Offered 6x per year, we help you explore the pros and cons of different business models, model revenue and get real world feedback on your ideas.​

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FOR-M 2025 Incubator by MKE Tech
Application Deadline: Rolling Applications

FOR-M is your first step to creating a tech startup company in Milwaukee. Solidify the startup idea that’s been bouncing around in your head and understand your next steps. This program is limited to 25 founders and will begin accepting folks immediately…so apply soon!

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gBETA Milwaukee 2026
‍Application Deadline: TBD (Rolling Applications)

‍gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.

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gBETA Madison 2026
‍Application Deadline: TBD (Rolling Applications)

gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity.

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Ignite Startup Accelerator
Application Deadline: TBD (Applications Now Open)

The Ignite Startup Accelerator is an 11-month collaborative startup accelerator to assist founders and entrepreneurs in commercializing their new venture. Ignite’s goal is to provide passionate entrepreneurs who have a strong business idea and have completed customer discovery, with the tools, resources, and connections to accelerate the commercialization of their ventures and get to revenue growth.

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​gener8tor Madison Accelerator 2026
​Application Deadline: TBD (Rolling Applications)

gener8tor Madison invests in six high-growth startups per cohort. This is an industry-agnostic and business model-agnostic program. We accept ALL types of startups across ALL industries and business models.

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