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University-Industry Engagement Advisor: OBE’s Garnetti on due diligence

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

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

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

Connection and collaboration blossom on and off campus this spring

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 …

Company with heritage from 1649 seeks connection to UW-Madison talent pipeline

On April 12, the UW–Madison Office of Business Engagement welcomed Fiskars global human resource executives, who are seeking to create greater connection between the company and the university.

Assistant director of Technology, Innovation and Partnerships at NSF discusses directorate’s purpose, potential

The College of Letters & Science hosted Dr. Erwin Gianchandani, the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) assistant director of the agency’s new Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate, for a fireside chat on March 23.

OBE’s Spring 2023 Update

OBE keeps you up to date through our quarterly e-newsletter; here's the latest issue, featuring highlights from the UW System Board of Regents meeting, partnership stories and more.

How to turn plastic waste into a building block of Wisconsin’s economy

One word: plastics. Two words: Industry partnerships. Read about Dr. George W. Huber's work to help build Wisconsin's economy by upcycling flexible plastic packaging.

Industry and campus leaders highlight partnership successes, areas for growth

In February, business and campus leaders presented a dynamic, informative panel on UW–Madison’s industry collaborations at the Board of Regents meeting at Union South.

Chancellor Mnookin highlights “virtuous cycle” of industry engagement

At the recent UW System Board of Regents meeting hosted by UW­–Madison, campus leaders discussed the strengths and successes of the university’s work to engage industry, as well as how it can continue to improve. Chancellor Mnookin’s presentation, “Enhancing Excellence, Overcoming Obstacles, and Pursuing Partnerships,” highlighted several success stories of UW–Madison’s industry engagement.