Make an Impact Today
Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity, and you have the power to make a difference right here in Madison. StartingBlock is the city’s startup hub, fostering innovation, growth, and success for aspiring entrepreneurs. Your support helps us create programs that empower these changemakers to thrive.
Support Local Visionaries
Entrepreneurs are the backbone of our community, driving economic growth and creating opportunities. Your donation allows StartingBlock to continue offering critical resources, mentorship, and connections that help local businesses turn bold ideas into reality. Together, we can build a stronger future.
Support the StartingBlock Mission
​StartingBlock's programming is funded by the generous support of sponsors and donors:
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In 2024 we have hosted 107 organizations and 376 members in our facility,
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We have facilitated meetings with the 13 Agencies of the Federal Government networking events for 253 business owners and budding entrepreneurs in the Madison area -- free of charge,
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We have proudly hosted 18 community informational events to better educate founders about venture capital, business basics, giving back to the community,
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Thanks to the incredible support of sponsors and generous donations, we were able to provide more than 65 scholarships to founders to join in our business accelerator programs,
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45 founders were given a coworking membership space to learn, develop, and network their business within the startup ecosystem.
StartingBlock Madison is a 501(c)3 nonprofit startup hub. Our mission is to be a nationally recognized hub for excellence in supporting, promoting and advocating for all entrepreneurs in Wisconsin. Our vision is to capitalize on existing regional strengths, leveraging private, state, and federal funding to help businesses start, grow and scale and solve challenges in the Great Lakes.