The Wisconsin Technology Council announced 27 finalists for the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards, honoring some of the state’s groundbreaking companies.

The finalists represent industries including software, manufacturing, energy, health care, biotech, education and nonprofits.

Two finalists come from the 18-county Northeast Wisconsin region: precision components and assemblies manufacturer Technova Industries in Green Bay and supply chain pricing and risk software developer Vadar Alpha in Sturgeon Bay.