The Wisconsin Technology Council named recently the 28 finalists of the 17th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest.

“It will be young companies such as those advancing in this year’s contest that will help lead the economic recovery once COVID-19 recedes in Wisconsin and elsewhere,” Wisconsin Technology Council Chairman Greg Lynch said in a statement. “Our class of 2020 includes finalists in life sciences, advanced manufacturing, consumer products and IT, making them a microcosm of Wisconsin’s’ strengths.”

Twelve Madison-area companies advanced, including Gud Medical, Gyld and Plumb Pharmaceuticals.

The Tech Council will pick “The Diligent Dozen” in late May, and each company will give an oral presentation at the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference on a digital platform in June.

GrowthChart won last year’s contest.