MKE Tech Hub Coalition Launches AI Roadmapping Program for Startups

This MKE Tech Hub Coalitiona nonprofit dedicated to developing tech talent and strengthening the region’s tech ecosystem, has launched a new AI Roadmapping Program that will help startups integrate artificial intelligence into their product development plans. The program, funded by a $200,000 Entrepreneurship Partner Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., will give select startups access to Milwaukee’s AI expertise and resources Midpoint Consultingfull-time AI consulting firm. This grant also helps fund the FOR-M incubator and the Tech Hub Coalition grant program. (caption id=”attachment_516818″ align=”alignleft” width=”300″) Israel Squires(/caption) “AI is a strategic and competitive advantage that can help startups differentiate themselves and create value for their customers and stakeholders,” he said Israeli squiresCEO of Midpoint Consulting. “We are excited to work with startups and help them achieve their AI goals.” The AI ​​Roadmapping program is designed to help startups identify and prioritize AI opportunities, develop a way to integrate AI into their solution, and create an execution strategy that aligns with their business goals and customer needs. The program will help startups increase their attractiveness to potential customers and investors by demonstrating their AI capabilities and differentiation. The program consists of four workshops, including a pre-sprint work session, over three weeks. At the end of the program, startups receive a detailed AI product roadmap and a technology stack roadmap. This includes specific recommendations for AI technologies and methodologies that can be integrated into their existing systems. The roadmap serves as a strategic guide for the startup, outlining the steps necessary to successfully implement AI solutions. (caption id=”attachment_565382″ align=”alignleft” width=”300″) Kathy Henrich(/caption) “We are excited to launch the AI ​​Roadmapping program and support the local startup community,” said Kathy HenrichCEO of MKE Tech Hub Coalition. “AI is a powerful and transformative technology that can help startups accelerate their growth and innovation. We are proud to partner with Midpoint Consulting and WEDC to offer this program and help startups realize the potential of AI.” The first AI roadmap was completed in June for the Milwaukee-based company Golgixa manufacturing software company that uses AI to improve throughput, efficiency and productivity, Geno.Mea Milwaukee-based biotech startup that uses artificial intelligence to analyze genomic data. “The AI ​​Roadmapping program was a game-changer for us,” said Charlie ScottCMO at Golgix. “As an AI company with decades of industry experience, we came into the program with a working product and a clear vision of how our AI should evolve to help our customers solve their pressing problems. We left with a tactical, expert-vetted plan to strengthen our technology stack as our product changes and our customer base grows. This program has left us better prepared to scale, better prepared to adapt, and more confident in our ability to sustain a brighter future.” Each startup received a personalized roadmap and strategic guidance from Midpoint’s team of experienced AI engineers. The roadmap highlights the value of AI integration for startups looking to scale and differentiate themselves in the marketplace. “We are very grateful to MKE Tech Hub Coalition and Midpoint Consulting for this opportunity,” he said. Britt GottschalkCEO Geno.Me. “The AI ​​Roadmapping program was a great opportunity for our product team to learn more about tools that can enhance our future AI offerings. We look forward to continuing to work with MKE Tech Hub Coalition and Midpoint to leverage their AI expertise and network.” Based in Milwaukee Fast radicalsa water treatment startup based in Wales Intrnsycarbon capture startup, is part of the next cohort of the AI ​​Roadmapping Program. The MKE Tech Hub Coalition has the potential to help four additional startups in the second half of 2024. A committee of local investors, ecosystem builders, technology experts, and potential customers evaluate each application. The application deadline is Aug. 19, 2024. Target industries for the program include biohealth, manufacturing, or energy/water technology. The AI ​​Roadmapping Program is part of a larger suite of offerings from the MKE Tech Hub Coalition, which aims to help the region keep up with AI-related technologies. These offerings include an AI talent community, AI Workshop for small and medium-sized manufacturers and the FUSE university-level internship program in artificial intelligence and data.