Welcome to the Spring 2025 CS NEST Startup Showcase at the University of Wisconsin–Madison! This event brings together some of the university’s most driven and innovative student founders as they pitch their startup ideas to a live audience.

You'll hear from the Top 5 Finalists and several standout ventures tackling real-world problems—from cardiac emergencies and AI-driven data tools to personalized campus dining, social connection platforms, and next-gen Excel hardware. Each team shares what they built, what they learned, and how CS NEST helped shape their entrepreneurial journey.