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Unlocking Early Innovation: Invenergy’s Investment in the Catalyst Grant

by Jane L.
Catalyst Grant Program, Engineering, For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Funding, Innovations, Partners Spotlight, Social Innovation, Startups
04/13/2026

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...

Seeding Innovation: Over $250K in Catalyst Grants Power UWM Research

by Jane L.
Catalyst Grant Program, Engineering, For Researchers, For Startups, Funding, Healthcare, Innovations, Startups
08/01/2025

The 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....

UWMRF Announces $180,000 in Catalyst Grants

by UWMRF
Catalyst Grant Program, Drug Discovery, Engineering, Healthcare, News, Partnerships, Startups, UWMRF Events, Water
08/21/2023

Advancements 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 Harry Bradley...

UWM Research Foundation Announces New Catalyst Grants

by UWMRF
Bioscience, Catalyst Grant Program, Chemistry, Engineering, Healthcare
09/19/2018
The 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. These projects feature strong research teams and three new researchers that have not been previously funded.
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