As the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) celebrates its 100th anniversary, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound impact this unique organization has had—not just on the University of Wisconsin-Madison, but on industries and communities around the world.
For a century, WARF has been at the forefront of turning university research into innovations that improve lives. But WARF’s success goes beyond patents and royalties; it is a story of vision, evolution, and leadership.
At the core of this story is a partnership between WARF’s Board of Trustees and its management team. Together, we’ve built a model of governance, strategy, tactics and support that ensures WARF not only sustains its impact on UW-Madison but evolves to meet new challenges. This evolution reflects both the changing landscape of UW research—commercializing technologies with industry—and the enduring need to balance vision with pragmatism.
Read the full story here: https://www.warf.org/wisconsin-ingenuity/a-century-of-leadership-the-warf-boards-evolving-role-in-advancing-innovation/