For over three years, Invenergy has supported the UWM Research Foundation’s Catalyst Grant program, which provides critical seed funding to advance early stage UWM research toward commercialization and real-world impact. In this Q&A, Cooper Johnson shares how the Catalyst Grant aligns with Invenergy’s mission and why early investment in university research drives lasting economic and community benefits.
Read MoreThe Catalyst Grant program continues to spark innovation across campus by supporting research with strong commercial promise and real-world impact. Thanks to generous support from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and Invenergy, more than $250,000 was awarded this year to six UWM research teams.
Read MoreAdvancements in electric vehicle battery packs, cancer treatment, antibody purification, and lithium extraction methods were all among the projects funded through this year’s UWM Research Foundation Catalyst Grant program. A total of $180,000 is being awarded thanks to the support of the Lynde and...
Read MoreBy Laura Otto via UWM Report The UWM Research Foundation has recently awarded Catalyst Grant funding totaling $150,000 for UWM research projects that focus on new treatments for human health. Now in its 15th year, the Catalyst Grant Program collectively has awarded more than $5.58...
Read MoreThe UWM Research Foundation recently completed awarding Catalyst Grants to three projects. Now in its fourteenth year, the Catalyst Grant Program has awarded over $5.5 million dollars in seed funding for 101 projects. These projects have led to 55 issued patents, 31 license/option agreements, and...
Read MoreThe UWM Research Foundation is proud to announce four Catalyst Grants for projects that include a new purification system for antibodies; online self-administered diagnostic program for psychiatric disorders; a power hand rehabilitation glove for home use; and an easier two-line breeding system for sorghum hybrids....
University of Wisconsin System regents got an overview Thursday of the work that UW-Milwaukee is doing to help power the region’s economic engine.
The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Research Foundation has awarded grants to five new research projects as part of its catalyst grant program.
Since 2021, the UWMRF Bridge Grant program has helped high-potential startups at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) overcome early funding gaps and accelerate toward growth. With the support of generous community partners, the program has awarded $600,000 to 14 UWM-affiliated startups over the past five years. Early results are strong: the first 14 grantees have secured more than $18M in follow-on funding and created 33 new jobs. This year, we’re proud to recognize two returning awardees whose continued momentum earned them renewed Bridge Grant support. Each team received $25,000 to advance innovations in assistive robotics and cancer therapeutics.
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