Office of Business Engagement

Forward BIO Initiative will offer resources to efficiently translate biomanufacturinginnovations into commercial products

Chancellor Rebecca Blank and Bill Murphy, Director of the new Forward BIO Initiative share a moment after the announcement of the $750,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Learn how this initiative aims to advance Wisconsin’s Position as a national leader in biomanufacturing.

MERLIN Mentors celebrates 10 years and countless startup success stories

Learn firsthand how this program has helped to guide entrepreneurs, boosting their potential and ultimately helping grow the economy. More.

Chancellor Blank helps to welcome Exact Sciences to University Research Park

Exciting growth for University Research Park as Exact Sciences breaks ground on their new headquarters. Learn how this campus, home to many UW spinoffs, is focused on the future. More.

Say Cheese! Business growth linked back to training and expertise from UW-Madison.

Learn how a professional development course from UW-Madison helped to shape the growth of Green County cheesemaker Klondike Cheese. More.

A new name, and a new director. The Office of Business Engagement

We are now the Office of Business Engagement. Our new name is a restatement of the university’s proud 15-year commitment to help facilitate access for businesses across the university community. We also welcome managing director, Amy Achter. More.

Research collaboration with American Family Insurance highlights UW’s ability to tackle business challenges.

Departments from across UW are collaborating with American Family Insurance — helping to apply big data analytics to the company’s data stream. Learn about the project goals and how the process got underway. More.

New outposts from Lands’ End,
Oshkosh Corp. reveal closer corporate relationships with UW–Madison

Wisconsin companies are leveraging UW-Madison resources in their corporate strategy. Learn about the latest companies to set up offices near campus and how the Office of Corporate Relations is helping them find solutions. More.