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Two UWM Startups Receive Bridge Grants to Fuel Next Phase of Growth

by Jane L.
Bridge Grant Program, Chemistry, Engineering, For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Funding, Healthcare, Innovations, Startups
04/07/2026

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...

Four UWM Startups Earn Strategic Funding to Advance Technologies

by Jane L.
Bridge Grant Program, Engineering, For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Funding, Healthcare, Innovations, Startups
07/22/2025

Since 2021, the UWMRF Bridge Grant Program has helped high-potential startups overcome early funding gaps—and accelerate toward growth. Thanks to community partners, we've awarded $550,000 across 14 startups, fueling innovation across sectors. The results speak for themselves: Our first 10 grantees have already secured $18M...