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What is Next Gen MKE?

Next Gen Milwaukee is a glimpse into the future, recognizing and celebrating the people and creations moving society forward. NGMKE brings together a community of entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, investors, and those looking to support, inspiring a brighter future for our city.

BUILD THE FUTURE WITH US.

WE'RE THE SILICON LAKES

Silicon Valley built California. The region embodied a culture of risk-taking and acceptance of failure, thereby encouraging entrepreneurs to build things, attract capital, and deliver economic success. Investors were eager to back awesome ideas, fueling growth. Silicon Valley attracted tech-savvy professionals, mentors, and advisors, creating an ecosystem that nurtured startups — this created a ripple effect through universities, industries, and finance, growing Silicon Valley into a globally-acclaimed territory for companies and talent.

The Midwest has every reason to create a strong startup culture of its own and the impact is priceless: where new companies begin, soon follows a pipeline of talent, research, and capital. There must be strong collaborations between academia, incumbents, and government to enable this prosperity. With its own character, the Midwest can become the Silicon Lakes and we see, in the near future, these states as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship.

VERTICALS WE REPRESENT

FINTECH & PROPTECH

The fintech vertical focuses on innovating financial services, including digital payments, blockchain, and personal finance management, while proptech aims to revolutionize the real estate industry through advancements in property management, smart buildings, and real estate transactions.

CLEANTECH

The clean technology vertical encompasses innovations and solutions aimed at reducing environmental impact, enhancing sustainability, and promoting renewable energy and resource efficiency.

HEALTHTECH

The health technology vertical involves the application of technology to improve healthcare delivery, patient outcomes, and medical practices through innovations such as telemedicine, digital health records, and wearable health devices.

ENTERTECH

The entertainment technology vertical involves the use of technology to create, enhance, and distribute entertainment content, including innovations in gaming, digital media, virtual reality, and interactive experiences.