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Invention Disclosure Policy
University policy on who must disclose inventions and what must be disclosed.
Disclose an invention
Invention disclosures are submitted through the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation.
Learn
Explore trainings, classes, workshops, lectures, and conferences for inventors.
Outside Activities Reporting Policy
State of Wisconsin and University policies require inventors to complete an outside activities report annually.
Campus Entrepreneurship Guide
Explore our database of university resources and programs for campus innovators and entrepreneurs—from early-stage, through incorporation, market introduction and rollout, and beyond.
TECH TRANSFER CONSIDERATIONS IN AGREEMENTS WITH COMMERCIAL PARTNERS
Industry partners can advance your discovery by helping with prototyping, scaling, proof of market viability and more, but how do you develop a successful collaboration?