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Thank you to The Idea Challenge exclusive sponsor:

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The Idea Challenge Partners:

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If you are interested in sponsoring this program, please visit our Sponsorship page or contact Gwen Schuppel for details.

Past Judges of The Idea Challenge

Randy Hulke, UW-Stout/Discovery Center

"The Idea Challenge has been able to bring various providers together to look at new technologies and businesses to figure out where we can offer assistance and advice."
Gerald Jacobson, Northwestern Bank
"The Idea Challenge is a good way to get people to focus on their ideas and not just dream about them."
Mickey Judkins, Details, Inc.
"I know for myself, if I had seen an opportunity like this, I think my growth line would have been much more accelerated."
Rich Schoenthaler, Ayres Associates
"One of the real advantages to this program is not winning the money, but to go through the steps in order to become more polished. [Participants] know how to present to bankers and venture capitalists. So the best benefit I can see is the networking and mentoring."
Curt Tambornino, CURT Manufacturing