These stories of successful collaboration illustrate the many ways UW–Madison works alongside businesses and employers across all sectors and industries. Whether you’re looking for new talent, great ideas, practical solutions, or ways to give back, it’s all here at UW–Madison.
QTS invests $1.5 million in UW–Madison-led research on sustainable digital infrastructure
On Friday, November 14, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies announced a research partnership with QTS Data Centers (QTS). The Virginia-based developer invested $1.5 million toward a new Advancing Data Center Sustainability initiative, which will leverage the university’s deep expertise to advance sustainable digital infrastructure through research and innovation.
November 26, 2025
Raven Software gift of computers to enhance research, learning at UW–Madison
This year, Raven Software — co-founded by UW–Madison alumnus Brian Raffel — donated 200 computers valued at $1.26 million to UW–Madison to enhance research and learning opportunities for students across multiple disciplines critical to the video game industry.
November 19, 2025
UW–Madison partners with TitletownTech and Microsoft to advance innovation
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is partnering with Microsoft and TitletownTech on a new collaboration designed to accelerate scientific discovery through artificial intelligence, powered by early access to Microsoft’s new Discovery platform.
October 30, 2025
SmartCert sponsors CDIS capstone project
SmartCert, a company that helps simplify quality certification management across the supply chain, is growing its partnership with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. As part of this collaboration, SmartCert is sponsoring a Capstone Project through UW–Madison’s …
October 7, 2025
Experiential learning opportunities in 2025-26
These opportunities for experiential learning at UW–Madison allow you to leverage student and faculty expertise and help develop the talent that is building the future of Wisconsin and the world.
July 23, 2025
From Milwaukee to Marinette, local partnerships power real solutions
Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin recently visited Milwaukee, Green Bay and Marinette to talk with healthcare providers, business leaders and other local partners about how the university and Wisconsin communities can work together to address pressing challenges and create new opportunities.
May 6, 2025
Experiential learning: How School of Human Ecology students are practicing their professions and jumpstarting their careers
Through experience-based learning opportunities, UW–Madison School of Human Ecology students are sharpening their career skills by exploring career paths and stepping into roles that may lead into future careers.
April 30, 2025
Tech Hub Collaboration Drives Research, Discovery, Economic Development
A broad coalition of more than 20 organizations, institutions of higher education, and businesses — including BioForward Wisconsin and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) — helped secure a $49 million Phase 2 investment supercharging Wisconsin’s 2023 federal designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub).
April 28, 2025
UW–Madison students support dairy business innovation through class projects
Last spring, two Wisconsin dairy companies garnered fresh ideas for innovation from UW–Madison seniors. The Renk Agribusiness Institute in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics (AAE) collaborated with the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance, a …
December 5, 2024
Access to fresh perspectives on university-industry engagement
UW–Madison Office of Business Engagement is sponsoring free access to UIDPVirtual 2024 for all UW–Madison faculty and staff. The online conference is Dec. 3-5, 2024.
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