MAJOR FIRMS

March 17, 2025 - American Family Field in Milwaukee

The following major firms will host 15-minute strategic meetings with selected emerging companies during the 2025 Tech Summit. More will be announced soon.
Read their corporate summaries to understand their interest in meeting with emerging companies!

ADVOCATE AURORA RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Advocate Aurora Research Institute (AARI) is a not-for-profit, limited liability company of Advocate Aurora Health Care (AAH) dedicated to translational and clinical research. AARI consolidates the research initiatives across the health system. Our researchers collaborate with academic and industry innovators to accelerate the translation of discoveries from the scientist’s bench to the patient’s bedside and into the communities by helping people live well. We are looking to collaborate with companies focusing on medical devices & diagnostics, drug development, clinical trials, lab services, and data analytics/AI in progressing our mission.

DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE
Dairyland Power Cooperative, headquartered in La Crosse, Wis., is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale electricity to 24 distribution cooperatives and 27 municipal utilities. Serving over 700,000 people across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois, Dairyland is committed to delivering safe, reliable and cost-competitive electricity. Our focus on sustainable energy solutions includes a diverse energy portfolio of wind, solar, renewable-enabling natural gas, coal, hydro and biogas, as well as 3,312 miles of transmission lines and 233 substations. We are seeking to connect with organizations that prioritize sustainable solutions and innovation.

FAITH TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED (FTI)
Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) is a dynamic organization comprised of construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy experts. We create success for our partners and team members through innovation and expertise, rethinking how energy is designed, applied, and consumed and providing solutions that go beyond the ideas of today. With expertise across all our divisions — Faith Technologies®, EnTech Solutions™, and Excellerate® — we are one connected company, bringing our partners’ visions to life to ensure a sustainable future. For more information, visit faithtechinc.com.

GENER8TOR
gener8tor fosters innovation ecosystems through its accelerator programs, venture funds, and skills-based workforce initiatives. With a strong track record of supporting high-growth companies, gener8tor has expanded across the U.S. and internationally, building partnerships with governments, corporations, and economic development organizations to drive entrepreneurship and economic impact.

GOOGLE CLOUD
Whether your business is early in its journey or well on its way to digital transformation, Google Cloud can help solve your toughest challenges. Learn more at https://cloud.google.com/. Google Cloud is hoping to collaborate with companies that are looking to take advantage of cloud scale and artificial intelligence.

ISTHMUS PROJECT
The Isthmus Project, the innovation hub for UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, transforms groundbreaking health care ideas into real-world solutions. We support innovators through commercialization, covering product development, market exploration, technical feasibility, regulatory strategy, and go-to-market planning. We are seeking to connect with emerging companies, startups, and investors to explore opportunities in healthcare innovation. We are also interested in partnerships with early-stage funds and investors. For more information, visit Isthmus Project.

KIMBERLY-CLARK
Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people’s most essential needs, Kimberly-Clark’s 44,000 employees around the world are committed to delivering our purpose of Better Care for a Better World. Our well-known portfolio of brands is an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. We’re looking for innovative partners to build impactful solutions in the areas of Sustainability, Skin Science, and new capabilities that support the Innovation process.

LIVEX
Headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, LiveX built a world-class broadcast facility in the heart of downtown Green Bay with a focus on remote and virtual live streaming. Utilizing our cloud broadcasting software, Virtual Video Control Room (VVCR), LiveX works with industry-leaders all over the world to create captivating live events, increase engagement and build brands. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss how LiveX can help with your next event or project! For more information, visit livex.tv.

MAYO CLINIC
Mayo Clinic is a leader in healthcare, research, and innovation, committed to transforming patient care through cutting-edge science and technology. At the Tech Summit, we seek collaborations with emerging companies advancing digital health, AI-driven diagnostics, remote monitoring, and next-generation therapeutics—especially those enhancing patient-centered care, improving outcomes, and increasing efficiency. Through our partnership with the Rural Health Innovation Alliance, we prioritize solutions addressing rural healthcare challenges, expanding access, and improving equity for underserved populations. We welcome partnerships with startups, emerging companies, and investors focused on medical technology and rural healthcare innovation, including early-stage funds and investment opportunities.

MICROSOFT
Microsoft is thrilled to offer solutions for transforming your business with AI. Microsoft is looking to collaborate with any industry or business aiming to enhance employee productivity, create new digital products and services, achieve operational excellence, and drive research using our suite of Microsoft products. Their offerings include the productivity suite, low code application development, D365, and Azure Cloud, all integrated with our flagship AI platform. They can help you by enhancing employee productivity, achieving operational excellence, develop new digital products and services and supporting research initiatives.

OEM FABRICATORS
OEM Fabricators manufactures complex, high performance, custom components used in transportation, construction, medical, infrastructure, mining, energy, and agriculture industries. They provide turnkey solutions for growing companies looking for one-stop shop convenience. Their team of 270 specializes in engineering, fabrication, welding, machining, finishing and assembly. OEM Fabricators is willing to assist startup companies looking for guidance with their manufacturing processes and vendor search. Utilize our 39 years of manufacturing, sales, marketing, localization, and capital expenditure experience to help your business get up and running.

OSHKOSH CORP.
Oshkosh Corp. is a global industrial technology company with a portfolio of 12 industry-leading brands dedicated to moving the world forward. As an innovator and integrator, Oshkosh specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of purpose-built vehicles and equipment, serving everyday heroes in the postal, firefighting, refuse collection, construction, aviation and defense industries, among others. Oshkosh is applying technologies such as AI, Autonomy, Connectivity and Electrification to reimagine the future of airports, neighborhoods and job sites, all with the mission of solving critical challenges our everyday hero’s face in their daily jobs.

PLEXUS
At Plexus Corp., we help create the products that build a better world. Driven by a passion for excellence, we partner with leading Aerospace/Defense, Healthcare/Life Sciences, and Industrial companies to design, manufacture and service some of the world’s most transformative products, including advanced surgical systems, diagnostic instruments, healthcare imaging equipment, aerospace systems and semiconductor capital equipment. Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we are a global organization excited to explore collaborative opportunities with partners specializing in scalable supply chain AI solutions, process automation for electronics manufacturing, IT automation, product development processes and capabilities, and electronics test equipment and automation.

PROMEGA
Promega Corporation, a key player in the life sciences sector, caters to a broad range of markets, including academia, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Known for our advanced research reagents and instrumentation, we also specialize in genomics applications for forensic science and supply essential products to clinical diagnostic markets. Additionally, our technologies are employed in various applied fields such as food safety and environmental testing. Participating in the Tech Summit, our goal is to explore collaborative opportunities with companies that are interested in advancing technology commercialization or providing complementary services. Emphasizing our local connections, a significant portion of our suppliers are based in Wisconsin, highlighting our commitment to the state’s economic growth while maintaining our global industry presence.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
Rockwell Automation is creating the future of industrial operations and bringing the Connected Enterprise to life through our differentiated offerings in autonomous operations, manufacturing lifecycle management, and an industry-focused ecosystem. Our core priority is using Intelligent Devices to leverage data and analytics to facilitate the convergence of IT and OT. We are seeking scalable, innovative technologies that will strengthen and broaden our portfolio. With Rockwell Automation’s global headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we are looking forward to learning more about your innovations and help you succeed here in our backyard.

VERSITI
Versiti is a recognized leader in blood health innovation, driven by the fusion of generous donors, scientific curiosity and precision medicine. With a legacy of 70+ years, we are the largest independent blood center in the Midwest, providing essential services for organ and tissue donation and operating cutting-edge diagnostic laboratories. Home to the world-renowned Versiti Blood Research Institute, we translate scientific discoveries into clinical diagnostics and therapies that improve patient outcomes. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are committed to advancing personalized medicine, enhancing patient care, and strengthening the health of communities we serve. We actively seek to collaborate with emerging healthcare companies whose technologies and services can further benefit our patients, donors, and hospital partners, helping us continue to be a beacon of hope, care and innovation.