Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Contest

Hear from past BPC winners

“I think the Governor’s Business Plan Contest really launched us. The win in that competition was a result of assistance and mentorship from people across Wisconsin… the accumulation of a lot of help. Since then, we have gotten incredible attention. That win sent us on a course to succeed.” – Katie Brenner, bluDiagnostics, 2015 Grand […]
Congrats to the 2017 winners!

Jeff Dykes, with Eau Claire-based Northern Star Fire, is the 2017 grand prize winner and Advanced Manufacturing category winner. Congratulations!
2017 category winners

Congrats to other 2017 category winners: Compost Crusader, Melissa Tashjian (pictured); DotCom Therapy, Emily Purdom; and Nano Red, Johnathan Ebben.
BPC Presentations

The top 13 finalists, or “Diligent Dozen,” squared-off with presentations at the 2016 Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference on June 7. More than 30 judges participated.
About the Contest

Since its inception in 2004, more than 3,350 entries have been received across four categories – advanced manufacturing, business services, information technology and life sciences.
Hear from past BPC winners

“Rowheels [2012 Grand Prize winner] is creating jobs, is certified as a Qualified New Business Venture…and is raising working capital for manufacturing.” – Rimas Buinevicius, Rowheels
Where did they come from?

Since 2004, contestants from more than 300 unique Wisconsin communities have participated in the Governor’s Business Plan Contest.

Event Timeline

2018 BPC Info Session (Appleton)

Join us at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at D.J. Bordini Center in Appleton to learn more about the 2018 Business Plan Contest. Click here to register. WALK-INS ARE WELCOME! Tom Still, Tech Council president, and Paul Jones, Michael Best/Ventures on the Water, will offer an overview of the contest and the benefits of participating, as well as answer […]

2017 Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest Info Session on Jan. 25

Join us at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Brocach Irish Pub in Madison to learn more about the 2017 Business Plan Contest. Tom Still, Tech Council president, and Jonathan Fritz, Chief Strategy Officer of Symphony Corporation and 13-time contest judge, will offer an overview of the contest and the benefits of participating, as […]

Timeline

Phase 1: Idea Abstract November 28, 2016 – January 31, 2017, 5 p.m. The Phase 1 idea abstract submission is due by 5 p.m. CST on January 31, 2017. Entries should be roughly 250 words (or no more than 2,000 characters – including spaces) and must fall into one of four categories: Advanced Manufacturing; Life Sciences; […]