Startingblock Madison is currently closed to the public
Consistent with government recommendations and for the safety of our members and community, StartingBlock is closed to non-members until March 31, 2020. All StartingBlock programs and events are postponed and/or moving to a virtual online platform.
We will continue to assess the situation. Members can access StartingBlock floors using their security keys at the elevator and stairwells. StartingBlock staff will be maintaining limited hours onsite.
COMMUNITY
StartingBlock represents a massive community effort — from Madison’s young entrepreneurs, city and business leaders, and our educational and government institutions — focused on creating a home base with the critical components that local innovation entrepreneurs need to start and grow businesses, create jobs and stimulate the regional economy.
SPACE
StartingBlock’s 50,000+ square foot entrepreneurial hub is a place for entrepreneurs, investors, advisors and community members to connect, share innovative ideas, and create next-generation businesses.
COLLABORATION
In collaboration with our community partners, StartingBlock provides affordable and flexible workspace, access to investors, a centralized network of existing and emerging industry players, professional advisors and mentors, accelerator programs, and education and community programming.
Latest News from our Blog
Congratulations StartingBlock Grant Recipients!
StartingBlock is pleased to announce that the following StartingBlock members received grants through the $25,000 StartingBlock Grant Program! These funds will be used to pivot or otherwise respond to new opportunities or challenges brought on by COVID-19. Our first...
StartingBlock launches the StartingBlock Member Grant program for COVID-19 relief.
Today StartingBlock announced the $20,000 StartingBlock Grant Program for Members. In these unprecedented times, we know your business may be experiencing COVID-19 disruptions. To help you meet these current challenges, the StartingBlock Board has approved up to...
Startups — Now is the time to find summer and fall internships. Seriously.
If you are a startup, you should hire an intern -- now. Yes, in the middle of the covid crises when teams are virtual. We know that it sounds crazy. But, because of covid, many companies, large and small, are letting employees go and pausing planned hiring. This...
Launch
Cultivating early stage companies & entrepreneurs
- Community Pitch Nights
- Pitch Competition
- Brown Bag Speaker Series
- Intro to startup scene
Grow
Growing mid-stage startups & leadership teams
- One-on-one mentoring and advising
- Talent Maximizer Series
- SNAP! Matching Student Talent with Hiring Startups
- Financing 101 workshops
- Founders’ Series
Innovate
Showcasing new ideas & problem solving collaborations
- Big Ideas from Badgers Forums
- Reverse Pitch
- How Would You…? Series
Give Back
Helping the next generation of entrepreneurs give back
- CSR programming
- B-Corp & Social E programming
- Volunteer Activities
