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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!

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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)

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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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