BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Lubar Entrepreneurship Center - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lubar Entrepreneurship Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T041003 CREATED:20260310T191241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T145641Z UID:10002506-1773941400-1773948600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:WiSyS Big Idea Tournament - Qualifying Event DESCRIPTION:The Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO)  and at UW-Milwaukee is to hosting the 10th Big Idea Qualifier in 2026. This competition focuses on the entrepreneurs’ journey and experience with customer discovery and it’s impact on their vision. \nSubmissions are accepted with in a 300 word essay OR 60-90 second YouTube video. Submissions should explain the “Lean Launch” journey you have experienced as an entrepreneur. Content should include information about customers\, solutions\, and key Business Model Canvas information. \nThis statewide competition hosted by WiSys will be hosted on April 17th\, 2026 at UW-River Falls with a grand prize of $2\,500. The tournament is open to all UW system students (except for UW-Madison students). The UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC) and Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) qualifying event is excited to offer prizes for first\, second\, and third place. \n\n\n \n \n RSVP - Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier @ the LEC (3/19)\n This event serves as the qualifier for the statewide WiSys Big Idea Tournament. The Qualifier will be held on March 19\, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM\, in the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. All submissions are due by 11:59 PM on March 18. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n Phone(Required)Are you currently a UWM undergraduate or graduate student?(Required)The UWM Big Idea Qualifier is open to UWM undergraduate and graduate students only.\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Academic Year(Required)Select an optionFreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorGraduate StudentN/AMajor(Required)If you were to win the $1\,000 first place prize\, how would you use it to advance your idea?(Required)Six Word Story - Describe your idea in 6 words(Required)Submissions can either be a 300 word essay or a 60-90 second Youtube video explaining your Lean Launch journey as an entrepreneur (including information about customers\, solutions\, and key Business Model Canvas information). Which would you like to submit?(Required)\n \n \n Essay\n \n \n \n Video\n Enter your 300 word essay submission here(Required)Upload your 60-90 second YouTube video here(Required)Max. file size: 5 MB. URL:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/wisys-big-idea-tournament-qualifying-event/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (107)\, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/339/2026/03/Screenshot-2026-03-10-at-10.51.14-AM.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T230000 DTSTAMP:20260608T041003 CREATED:20251022T212104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T002712Z UID:10002500-1761732000-1761778800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:The Inner Workings of a Pitch DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning the fundamentals of a pitch? Discover what a pitch is\, why it matters\, and how to structure one effectively. Join this engaging session! This event is in partnership with Journalism\, Advertising & Media Studies (JAMS). \n\n \n \n RSVP for The Inner Workings of a Pitch\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n I am... (Check all that apply)\n \n a student\n \n \n a faculty/staff member\n \n \n part of the Milwaukee community\n \n \n other\n How did you first hear about this event?*\n \n \n Newsletter\n \n \n \n Posters/Flyers\n \n \n \n Word of Mouth (Professor\, friends\, classmates)\n \n \n \n Other (please specify) URL:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/the-inner-workings-of-a-pitch/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (107)\, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/339/2025/10/800x400-inner-workings.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T041003 CREATED:20241004T153915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T153915Z UID:10001603-1744452000-1744459200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:SC 2024-25 - Storytelling DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/sc-2024-25-storytelling/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (107)\, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260608T041003 CREATED:20241209T224251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T161454Z UID:10001619-1743094800-1743102000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier: Win up to $1\,500 DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce that the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC) will not only host our annual UW-Milwaukee Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier (WBIQ)\, but this year we will also be hosting the statewide WiSys Big Idea Tournament. Our very own UWM student\, Mitchelle Lyle\, took first-place at both the UWM qualifier and the 2023 statewide Tournament with her innovative venture\, International Travel Advisor (ITA). Another UW-Milwaukee student\, Kayla Lokker\, received the People’s Choice Award and $250 for her business\, Easy Wear Jewelry\, at the 2024 Big Idea Tournament. \nThe WiSys Big Idea Tournament is a renowned statewide entrepreneurship competition open to undergraduate and graduate students from University of Wisconsin schools (excluding UW-Madison). It offers lean startup training\, business mentorship\, and the chance to win seed funding. \nJoin Us To Witness Innovation In Action\nWant to connect with innovative thinkers and industry professionals without pitching? Join us to: \n\nNetwork with UWM’s emerging entrepreneurs\nMeet judges and mentors from Milwaukee’s business community\nDiscover cutting-edge ideas from across campus\nSupport UWM’s innovation ecosystem\n\nRegister To Attend The Big Idea Qualifier \nInterested in Pitching at The UWM Big Idea Qualifier?\nThank you for your interest in the Wisconsin Big Idea Qualifier! Unfortunately\, we have reached the submission limit and are no longer accepting entries at this time. \nYou may still have a chance to participate in the statewide tournament by submitting an At-Large Bid by March 30\, 2025 (instructions on the official WiSys website). \nWe appreciate your enthusiasm for innovation and hope to see you at future events! \nQuestions? Contact LEC Innovation Intern\, Tristan Jarvey: tjjarvey@uwm.edu URL:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/wisconsin-big-idea-qualifier-at-the-lec/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (107)\, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Pitching & Public Speaking,Students,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/339/2024/12/wbiq-at-the-lec-v4.png X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T041003 CREATED:20241004T153513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T153513Z UID:10001601-1741428000-1741435200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:SC 2024-25 - Flex Day (TBD) DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/sc-2024-25-flex-day/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (107)\, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T041003 CREATED:20241004T153136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T153136Z UID:10001600-1739008800-1739016000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:SC 2024-25 - Iterating & Presenting DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/sc-2024-25-iterating-and-presenting/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (107)\, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T041003 CREATED:20241004T152520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T152813Z UID:10001598-1733565600-1733572800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:SC 2024-25 - Prototyping DESCRIPTION:Content is protected. URL:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/sc-2024-25-prototyping/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (107)\, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260608T041003 CREATED:20241018T171329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T184418Z UID:10001609-1732028400-1732032000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:A prototyping workshop with Director of UWM Prototyping Center\, Kyle Jansson DESCRIPTION:Why wait for the perfect moment or a big budget? In this hands-on Prototyping Workshop\, you’ll learn how to experiment with your business idea right now\, using the resources you already have. Discover practical strategies to quickly create prototypes\, gather feedback\, and refine your concept without needing huge upfront investment. You don’t need a million dollars to test a million-dollar idea—start building your future today with creative\, actionable solutions! \nLed by Kyle Jansson\, Director of the UWM Prototyping Center\, you’ll discover how to bring your entrepreneurial vision to life using the tools and materials you already have. \nJoin us in the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (LECWC 107) on November 19th from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM for this event. \nRSVP for this event URL:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/prototyping-workshop-uwm-kyle-jansson/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (107)\, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/339/2024/10/kyle-jansson-prototyping-uwm.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240924T183000 DTSTAMP:20260608T041003 CREATED:20240807T201238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T193957Z UID:10001574-1727199000-1727202600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur: Featuring Ian Wiese DESCRIPTION:“So You Want to Be an Entrepreneur” is a series of programs designed to inspire and guide aspiring entrepreneurs. Join us to hear from industry experts and discover how to get involved in the UWM Startup Challenge. \nThis event will feature Ian Wiese\, a dynamic entrepreneur with deep ties to UWM and Northwestern University whose experience spans from building airplanes in high school to co-founding a water treatment startup. Ian has founded or contributed to more than a dozen start-ups and remains dedicated to inspiring and fueling the innovative spirit of fellow entrepreneurs. \nRSVP for this event URL:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/event/so-you-want-to-be-an-entrepreneur-ian-wiese/ LOCATION:Lubar Entrepreneurship Center – AmFam Dream Studio (107)\, 2100 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Alumni & Community,Faculty and Staff,Faculty and Staff,Prospective Students,Prospective Students,Public,Startup Challenge,Students,Students ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/lubar-entrepreneurship-center/wp-content/uploads/sites/339/2024/08/ian-startup-challenge-feature.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR