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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!
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UW–Madison by the numbers
$30.8B
UW, affiliated organizations, and related startups’ economic impact
$159M+
corporate investment on campus
$1.52B
in research expenditures, 8th in the nation (2022)
40+
UW–Madison programs ranked nationally in the top ten
#12
in the nation in patents granted
#2
public university in the nation (Washington Monthly, 2023)
News
A summer of celebration, connection: UW’s 175th anniversary
Like many Wisconsinites, the UW–Madison Office of Business Engagement team makes the most of summer in the Badger State. Over the past few months, we’ve had the pleasure of connecting with industry partners statewide, linking businesses to UW–Madison talent and expertise and celebrating partnerships (both established and new) as the university launched the year-long celebration of its 175th anniversary.
University-Industry Engagement Advisor: OBE’s Garnetti on due diligence
In an article featured in the July 2023 issue of University-Industry Engagement Advisor, OBE Managing Director John Garnetti shares his insight into vetting potential industry partners. In particular, he highlights OBE’s iterative approach to “Identify, …
Access Badger talent this fall through experiential learning
Experiential learning at UW–Madison benefits students and businesses alike. From coursework to internships, these upcoming opportunities will allow you to leverage student and faculty expertise while helping develop the talent that is building the future …
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“Our work with the Office of Business Engagement has strengthened and deepened American Family’s relationship with UW-Madison. Acting as a single point of contact, OBE has made it possible to match our diverse needs with UW’s broad expertise. Today, American Family and UW have a partnership that allows us to be adaptable and act quickly as the market changes.”
Dan Kelly, Chief Underwriting Officer, American Family Insurance
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