University of Wisconsin–Madison

Year: 2016

Video: UW-Madison Aldevron Collaboration

Some university collaborations may not seem obvious at first. How could a biological science company, working to produce materials in a biological system  manufactured in a living cell, benefit from industrial and system engineers? Several years ago members of the Center for Quick Response Manufacturing at UW-Madison, reached out to Aldevron hoping to work together …

Strong UW Startup Presence in Governor’s Business Plan Competition

Five startups that emerged from the UW—Madison vied for the top prize at the Governor’s Business Plan Contest June 7-8 during the 14th annual Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Conference in Madison.  Learn more on the UW connection to the entries and the business solution they aim to solve.

Madison-made electrolyte going big at global battery manufacturer

The idea started more than 12 years ago as a hallway conversation between two UW-Madison researchers. Now, years later, startup Madison-based Silatronix has a Japanese manufacturer taking its work towards full production, an expansion is planned in Madison, and the industry paying close attention to their innovation. 

The Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic at UW-Madison supports entrepreneurs throughout Wisconsin

The path to a startup in Wisconsin is made easier by the free legal advice from UW-Madison. The clinic couples legal expertise with a fledgling business fostering entrepreneurial success.

Growth for “pre-incubator” Internet of Things Lab

The UW-Madison Internet of Things Lab fosters student innovation and is adding more industrial partners. So far four have joined and 35 companies have confirmed interest in joining the lab. Why is the lab seeing such growth?