WiSys VentureHome

WiSys VentureHomes form a network of startup hubs that combine statewide resources with community initiatives to provide local entrepreneurs access to a full menu of startup resources accessible locally.

About

What is WiSys VentureHome®?
WiSys VentureHomes form a network of startup hubs that combine statewide resources with community initiatives to provide local entrepreneurs access to a full menu of startup resources in their community. They also serve as a landing spot for Wisconsin’s entrepreneurial “alumni” to “venture home” and contribute to their local communities.

Why are VentureHomes needed?
While communities across the state have energetic initiatives for budding entrepreneurs, the local ecosystems often have some unmet needs. We work with the local community to identify and shape how your VentureHome can help meet all your needs as an entrepreneur. WiSys VentureHomes organize key central and local resources under one roof—like a “Home Depot” for entrepreneurs, that is additive and non-competitive with local initiatives.

What do VentureHomes offer entrepreneurs?
Some of the centralized services that VentureHome offers are, a concierge service to the larger state-wide ecosystem, entrepreneur toolkits, access to research and technologies coming out of the University of Wisconsin System, intellectual property and legal strategy assistance, and seed funding. In addition, your local VentureHome may provide services such as co-working space, access to UW events and resources, local mentors, etc.

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Development
  • Economic Forecast

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business
  • Valuation

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting (Specialty)
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Crowdfunding
  • Debt Funding
  • Government Funding
  • Grant Funding
  • Venture Capital (Specialty)
  • Angel Investment
  • Budget, Financial Statement and Cash Flow Training
  • Equity Funding
  • Matching Funds
  • Revenue Based Financing (i.e. factoring)
  • Technology Grants

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Apprenticeship
  • Employee Development
  • Policies and Templates
  • Leadership/Professional Development

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Internship Program
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Student Placement
  • Student Research Projects
  • Student Training
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Legal and Intellectual Property Services

  • Employee Relations
  • Contract Review
  • Forming a Business
  • Patent Seminars
  • Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • Augmented / Virtual Reality and Holographics
  • High Tech Development (Specialty)
  • Commercialization
  • Industrial Technology Research
  • Life Sciences Development
  • Manufacturing Development
  • Science/Bioscience Seminars
  • Technology Transfer

Marketing and Sales

  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Award Recognition
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Identification/Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development and Training
  • Market Research

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling (Specialty)
  • Formal Mentoring Programs
  • Peer Mentoring

Networking and Associations

  • Small Business/General
  • Geographically Based

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Board Development
  • Funds Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Technical Services

Space and Equipment

  • Equipment / Prototyping
  • Makerspace / Hackerspace
  • Office Space
  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Coworking

Product Development

  • Product Design and Development
  • Prototype Development
  • Patent Information
  • R&D Support

Regulatory Compliance

  • Patent Information
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Trademark and Copyright Information

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Forming a Business
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Startup Business Counseling
  • Startup Classes

Technical Assistance

  • Bookkeeping/Accounting Software Training
  • Coding Schools, Bootcamps, Classes
  • Design Services
  • Industrial Technology Research
  • Virtual Consulting and Online Services
  • Commercialization
  • Technology Transfer

Training and Education

  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Marketing Plan Training
  • Budget, Cash Flow and Financial Statements Training
  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • Online Courses and Videos
  • Startup Classes

Accelerators, Incubators, and Hubs

  • Entrepreneurial Hub (Specialty)
  • Accelerator

Events and Community Building

  • Pitch Events (Specialty)
  • Startup Drinks
  • Competitions and Awards
  • Hackathon / Startup Week or Weekends
Contact Information
Adhira Sunkara
Address
401 Charmany Dr.
Suite 205
Madison, WI 53719