The University of Wisconsin—Madison is one of only three public universities that made the top 10 list of colleges that produce the most Fortune 500 CEOs. The list, compiled by Money Magazine, uses data from …
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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 …
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?
Sprouting a new future for Wisconsin’s red and white
Chancellor Rebecca Blank, left, and Kate VandenBosch, dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, wade into the knee-deep water of a cranberry marsh as university officials tour farming operations at Cranberry Creek Cranberries, …
UW maintains fourth place ranking in research expenditures among U.S. universities
For more than 25 years, UW-Madison has consistently ranked among the top five universities for research expenditures — money secured from all sources, federal, private and state. The university’s research enterprise is a powerful economic engine as well as a knowledge and innovation creator. The benefits are felt throughout the state and the world.
Mackie honored at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium just as his latest startup shifts toward high gear
Thomas “Rock” Mackie, a scientist, entrepreneur and educator, has been honored with the 2015 Excellence in Entrepreneurial Education award for career-long assistance to students and faculty interested in starting businesses.
A UW-Madison student spinoff continues to Fetch rewards
It’s easy to be fans of UW-Madison spinoff Fetch – their focus is on making our lives easier in the grocery store check out. Now fueled by $8.5 million in capital and with 37 full-time employees in Madison they are looking to grow and find new talent.