The Wisconsin Technology Council named the 25 finalists of the 18th annual Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest, the organization announced today.

“It will be young companies such as those advancing in this year’s contest that will help to lead the economic recovery once COVID-19 recedes in Wisconsin and beyond,” Wisconsin Tech Council Chairman Greg Lynch said in a statement.

Eight Madison-area companies advanced, including Mathetria Press and Pivotal Health.

The “Diligent Dozen” will be announced in late May and present their business plan virtually to judges and people attending the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference June 2-3.

Plumb Pharmaceuticals won the 2020 contest.