Startup Accelerators, Incubators, and Pitch Contests in Wisconsin

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Startup accelerators

gBETA at WCTC's Applied AI Lab Spring 2026
Application Deadline: Feb 15th, 2026

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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Northwestern Mutual Accelerator™ Spring and Fall 2026
Application Deadline: March 6th, 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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​Leap Year by StartingBlock​
‍Open Enrollment for Spring 2026 - Cohort Starts April 6th, 2026

Leap Year is for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to take a year to focus on building something real. Whether you're taking a break before starting college, exploring what's next after earning a technical degree, or just not ready to commit to a traditional path, this program gives you the space, resources, and community to turn your ideas into action.

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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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​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.