PARTNERING FOR SUCCESS
The Office of Business Engagement connects industry with the research, talent and solutions of UW–Madison, one of the world’s top universities. We help companies achieve their goals, build relationships and make an impact. Curious about how your business and UW–Madison can work together? Let’s connect!
SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS
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UW–Madison by the numbers
$30.8B
UW, affiliated organizations, and related startups’ economic impact
$159M+
corporate investment on campus
$1.73B
in research expenditures, 6th in the nation (2023)
40+
UW–Madison programs ranked nationally in the top ten
#12
in the nation in patents granted
#1
public university in the nation (Washington Monthly, 2024)
News
RABBIT a leap forward for campus collaboration and industry engagement
The Office of Business Engagement (OBE) and Data Science Institute (DSI) have launched a new tool that helps university faculty and staff discover relevant research, shared interests and potential collaborators across campus.
Key wins for UW–Madison and business partners in 2024: From research to results
With 2025 just around the corner, the Office of Business Engagement team is reflecting on the efforts, accomplishments, relationships and new connections that shaped another year forward through greater engagement and deeper connections with industry …
WisBusiness: the Podcast with John Garnetti, UW-Madison Office of Business Engagement
Managing Director John Garnetti joins the WisBusiness: Podcast to discuss the Office of Business Engagement’s impact on Wisconsin’s business community, providing examples of how the OBE works with companies in Wisconsin through a variety of …
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"Working with the Office of Business Engagement provides American Family with a single point of contact at UW–Madison, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in our holistic partnership with campus. As American Family renews our expansive, decades-long connection to the university, OBE helps ensure our work together meets the diverse and evolving needs of both organizations, leading to greater innovation and impact."
Matthew Mayrl, Vice President for Strategy Performance & Partnerships, American Family Insurance
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