Become a member
Membership opens the door to Wisconsin's innovation ecosystem. Join a statewide community of entrepreneurs, investors, business leaders, researchers, educators and policymakers working together to strengthen innovation across the state. Whether you're an individual or an organization, there's a membership designed to meet your goals.
Organization and individual memberships are available, with prorated pricing for those joining mid-year.
Membership packages
Pricing plan
Find the tier that fits your organization and start building your place in Wisconsin's tech ecosystem today.
All Tech Council memberships include:
Access to the Tech Council Slack community and member communications through GrowthZone
Access to the member directory and statewide innovation network
Opportunities to share company announcements and events through Tech Council channels
(for organizations only)
Access to WisBusiness.com subscriptions and ecosystem updates
Invitations to member-only networking opportunities
Member pricing at all Tech Council events
Ecosystem Member
$
650
/year
For individuals and small organizations seeking to expand their networks and engage with Wisconsin's innovation community.
- One free pass to Tech Council luncheons and major conferences, discounted registration for additional employees (organizations)
- Company listing and logo on the Tech Council website (organizations)
- Opportunities to connect with entrepreneurs, investors and industry leaders through Tech Council programming
Investor Member
$
1,000
/year
For angel investors, venture capital firms and investment partners supporting startup growth across Wisconsin.
- Membership in the Wisconsin Venture Capital Association
- Access to investor-focused networking opportunities and gatherings
- Opportunities to connect with startups, founders and emerging companies
- Participation in innovation and capital formation discussions
- One free pass to all Tech Council luncheons and major conferences, discounted registration for additional employee
Collaborator Member
$
2,500
/year
For organizations seeking visibility and meaningful connections within Wisconsin's technology and startup community.
- Company listing and logo recognition on the Tech Council website
- Two free passes to Tech Council luncheons and major conferences, discounted registration for additional employees
- Opportunity for exhibit presence and digital program recognition at one signature Tech Council conference: Tech Summit, Early Stage Symposium or Wisconsin Innovation Awards (select one)
Convener Member
$
5,000
/year
For organizations seeking greater visibility, executive-level connections and opportunities to help shape conversations across Wisconsin's innovation ecosystem.
- Enhanced logo recognition on the Tech Council website and statewide visibility
- Four free passes to Tech Council luncheons and major conferences, discounted registration for additional employees
- Opportunity for exhibit presence and digital program recognition at two signature Tech Council conferences: Tech Summit, Early Stage Symposium or Wisconsin Innovation Awards (select two)
- Opportunity to host one member networking event or roundtable annually
- Access to executive and leadership roundtables
- Priority consideration for speaking opportunities
- Quarterly introductions to ecosystem partners, investors and industry leaders upon request
- Early access and member pricing on additional sponsorship opportunities
Strategic Partner Member
$
10,000
/year
For organizations committed to shaping and advancing Wisconsin's innovation economy.
- Leadership participation in Tech Council policy and innovation committees
- Priority participation in Tech Council initiatives, working groups and statewide programs
- Priority speaking and event hosting opportunities
- Access to enterprise network quarterly events
- Executive engagement opportunities with innovation, business and policy leaders
- Six free passes to Tech Council luncheons and major conferences, discounted registration for additional employees
- Opportunity for exhibit presence and digital program recognition at all signature Tech Council conferences: Tech Summit, Early Stage Symposium and Wisconsin Innovation Awards
- Recognition as a strategic partner of the Wisconsin Technology Council
- Foursome at the annual Tech Council golf outing
- First right of refusal for additional sponsorship opportunities