Fueling innovation at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and beyond.
Furthering the development of knowledge
In 2016, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) earned the prestigious R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education—recognizing it as one of the nation’s top-tier research universities. The UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF) The UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF) helps sustain this status by supporting the innovative work of UWM’s faculty and students and fostering a strong research ecosystem.
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UWMRF In Action
$66M
Annual UWM Research Expenditures
838
Invention Disclosures
212
UWMRF Issued Patents
91
Patents Pending
47
Active License / Option Agreements for UWMRF IP
29
UWM-Founded Startups
The UWM Research Foundation is grateful to all of our individual donors, board members, and foundations whose gifts and grants have helped to support the mission of guiding innovations and fostering partnerships to advance ideas to commercialization. Thank you to the Bradley Foundation, Bader Philanthropies, Clarios, Schoenleber Foundation, Alvin & Marion Birnschein Foundation, Marjorie Siebert Aylen Foundation, Holz Foundation, Chris & Tessa Myers, and Dennis & Sue Webb.