Innovate – A network for inventors & entrepreneurs – UW–Madison

Introducing Innovate

UW‒Madison’s new Innovate Network is the front door to find resources that support campus inventors and entrepreneurs.

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Welcome to Innovate, the front door to UW–Madison’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. I invite you to work directly with campus partners who can provide advice, guidance, and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs and problem solvers at any stage of the innovation process. –Chancellor Rebecca Blank

Featured News

Six UW teams are finalists in the Wisconsin Governor's Business Plan Competition

Four UW–Madison entrepreneurs share lessons learned

Madison ranks first in top ten cities with the most successful women per capita

Campus Events

May 24

Application Deadline for WARF UpStart

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is accepting applications to its free UpStart program for women and people of color seeking training and support on entrepreneurial skills and how to start a business. The ten-week program covers a range of topics including customer segmentation, marketing and public relations, legal issues, accounting and taxes, business planning, and more. Applications are due May 24.

May
- May 24
  - All , Class/Workshop , DeadlinesApplication Deadline for WARF UpStart TrainingA free entrepreneurship program for women and people of colorMay 24, All day
- May 30
  - All , LectureResearch & Technology Development at a Biotech CompanyMay 30, 12:00 pm, Auditorium 1111, Genetics-Biotechnology Center Building
June
- June 4
  - All , conferenceWisconsin Entrepreneurs' ConferenceJune 4, All day, Venue 42, 1130 N 9th St, Milwaukee
- June 17
  - All , Training (fee)Youth Entrepreneur CampJune 17, 9:00 am, Grainger Hall
July
- July 19
  - All , Training (fee)Summer Leadership SeriesJuly 19, 8:30 am, Grainger Hall
September
- September 11
  - All , LectureDistinguished Entrepreneurs LunchMaria Santacaterina, Director of Member Experience, Bright CellarsSeptember 11, 12:15 pm, 5110 Grainger Hall

A network of world-class experts

Amy Achter
Office of Business Engagement
Industry partnerships, sponsored research

Abram Becker
Discovery to Product
Product development, commercial strategy, life sciences and health care

Cecily Brose
Discovery to Product
Product development, commercial strategy, food and nutritional sciences

Jeanine Burmania
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Patents, licensing, intellectual property, technology commercialization

Jonathan Eckhardt
Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship
Research and instruction on entrepreneurship, financial planning, and startup formation

David Ertl
Discovery to Product
Product development, commercial strategy, business development, information technology

Kieran Furlong
Discovery to Product
Product development, commercial strategy, engineering & physical sciences

Greg Keenan
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Patents, licensing, intellectual property, technology commercialization

Stephanie LeRoy
Conflict of Interest Committee
University policy, disclosure, outside activities reporting

Dave Linz
Center for Technology Commercialization
SBIR/STTR funding, technology commercialization, startups

Jessica Martin-Eckerly
Forward BIO Initiative
Medical devices, therapeutics, biomanufacturing

Paul Muench
University Research Park
Office space, lab space, co-working, incubator facility

Bill Murphy
Forward BIO Initiative
Medical devices, therapeutics, biomanufacturing

Dan Olszewski
Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship
Research and instruction on entrepreneurship, financial planning, and startup formation

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Aaron Olver
University Research Park
Office space, lab space, co-working, incubator facility

Mike Partsch
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Patents, licensing, intellectual property, technology commercialization

Andy Richards
Discovery to Product
Product development, commercial strategy, market segmentation

Anne Smith
Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic
Intellectual property, trademark, patent, tax & corporate law, securities

Michelle Somes-Booher
Wisconsin Small Business Development Center
Startups, business planning, financial planning, human resources

Todd Strother
Center for Technology Commercialization
SBIR/STTR funding, technology commercialization, startups

John Surdyk
Weinert Center for Entrepreneurship and INSITE
Startups, social science research, learning communities, competitions

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Stephanie Whitehorse
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Patents, licensing, intellectual property, technology commercialization

Michael Williams
Business & Entrepreneurship Clinic
Business strategy, founder issues, financial management

Idella Yamben
Center for Technology Commercialization
SBIR/STTR funding, technology commercialization, startups

Jonathan Young
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Patents, licensing, intellectual property, technology commercialization

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