5 Lakes Institute

5 Lakes Institute is a curated network of entrepreneurs, research organizations, investors, and business leaders focused on driving and amplifying tech-enabled GDP growth in the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Founded in 2007, the institute aims to accelerate technological innovation and entrepreneurship across the entire Great Lakes Region. In 2020, the organization changed its name to 5 Lakes Institute to better reflect its efforts to promote a regional high-tech infrastructure and ecosystem, emphasizing the importance of cooperation across the region. The Great Lakes region boasts globally diversified, tech-rich companies, leading academic research institutions, and emerging technology ventures. The last investment of $175.00K was made on 27th February 2023 and the investor was Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). With a focus on industries such as Computing, IT Infrastructure, and Social Media, 5 Lakes Institute is poised to play a crucial role in realizing the economic potential of the region.