For the first time, a University of Wisconsin–Madison building will bear the name of John and Tashia Morgridge, alumni and visionary partners to UW–Madison, who have for decades made significant contributions to the university, beginning …
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At New N+1 Institute, Industry Collaboration Shapes the Next Wave of Computing
For decades, the speed of computing advancement has accelerated year upon year, bringing innovation faster than ever before. Experts report we’re on the edge of a new artificial intelligence (AI) super cycle that will bring …
Think Like An Entrepreneur!
This year, for our annual “Think Like An Entrepreneur!” event, we welcomed Tori Gerding, owner of Ancora Coffee and founder of Hi/Lo Cafe; Yvette Jones, president and owner of designCraft Advertising; and Chris and James …
Biofuel researchers develop a better way to make painkiller from trees
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to make a popular pain reliever and other valuable products from plants instead of petroleum. Building on a previously patented method …
UW–Madison researchers develop better way to make painkiller from trees
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have developed a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way to make a popular pain reliever and other valuable products from plants instead of petroleum. Building on a previously patented method …
Erik Iverson: Biden administration patent policy would hurt Wisconsin tech sector
Clean energy took a huge step forward at the end of 2022 when scientists crashed together hydrogen isotopes to achieve fusion ignition for the first time. The old joke that fusion will always be 50 …
How Wisconsin Has Become a Rising Biohealth Powerhouse and Startup Haven
From networking, to funding, to hiring top talent and everything in-between, an increasing number of biohealth startups are calling the Badger State home. In America’s heartland, a quiet transformation is underway. Amidst the rolling plains …
UW unveils intellectual property models to build industry partnerships
From new options for cancer diagnosis and treatment, to improved wireless communications, researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are developing game-changing innovations for the marketplace with the support of industry partners. But fostering these industry-university …
Madison tech firm Fetch lands $50M financing deal after reaching profitability
The Madison-based company behind the shopping rewards app Fetch has raised $50 million in debt financing after reaching profitability. Fetch intends to use the cash infusion to accelerate a year of aggressive growth through product …
New federal spending bills to boost UW–Madison research initiatives
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is set to receive more than $56 million in new funding for research initiatives after the passage of two federal appropriations packages. The set of bipartisan bills, signed into law by …