University of Wisconsin–Madison

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New Business Sustainability Leadership Forum connects campus innovators, industry leaders, and state officials to address environmental challenges

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and Office of Business Engagement are teaming up with prominent businesses to ignite important conversations in the environmental sustainability space. The Business Sustainability Leadership Forum (BSLF), which officially launched on Friday, Nov. 17 in Madison, aims to gain important insight from key university-industry partnerships on the …

UW–Madison remains 8th in research ranking, surpasses $1.5 billion in research expenditures

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison, for the first time, has topped $1.5 billion in research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation. With this accomplishment, UW–Madison is ranked 8th among the nearly 900 public and private universities surveyed by NSF.   

UW–Madison and GE HealthCare broaden shared commitment to health care innovation

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The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health and GE HealthCare announced today a 10-year strategic collaboration that builds on an iconic relationship spanning more than 40 years. The new research collaboration expands the existing scope beyond medical imaging to new frontiers in digital technologies and disease-focused solutions.

OBE grows connections in Japan

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OBE Managing Director John Garnetti was invited to Japan in September to present UW–Madison offerings to Japanese businesses and government and research organizations. Connections made through visits like this build relationships that can evolve into mutually beneficial research partnerships, strategic investments and more.

A summer of celebration, connection: Travels with the Chancellor

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Throughout the summer, the Office of Business Engagement highlighted the impact and importance of industry partnerships, advancing connections on campus and across the state. While much celebration and connection centered around UW–Madison’s 175th anniversary, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin also took the opportunity to make several visits around the state to connect with key industry partners at their home base.

A summer of celebration, connection: UW’s 175th anniversary

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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

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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, Investigate, Implement, and Improve” partnerships, beginning with the company perspective and matching it to UW–Madison’s unique capabilities. He adds: “[OBE] …

Access Badger talent this fall through experiential learning

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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 of Wisconsin and the world. Biomedical Engineering Do you have an idea or need for a medical or biological innovation? …

OBE Update: Grand openings, growing connections, and graduations

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Read the latest news and information from the UW–Madison Office of Business Engagement.

Connection and collaboration blossom on and off campus this spring

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The Office of Business Engagement had a busy month in April, with a collection of on-campus meetings and events bringing together university and corporate partners across multiple industries and disciplines. On April 12, OBE hosted global human resources personnel from Fiskars, who are seeking to build greater connections between the company and the university. Representatives …