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Panther Partner Spotlight: How Kyle Jansson & the UWM Prototyping Center Turn Ideas Into Impact

by Jane L.
ENGAGE Mentor Program, Engineering, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, Partners Spotlight, Social Innovation, Startups
01/20/2026

Discover how Kyle Jansson and the UWM Prototyping Center help founders, clinicians, and researchers turn early‑stage ideas into real‑world solutions. From customer discovery to manufacturable prototypes, the Center accelerates innovation across Milwaukee’s entrepreneurial ecosystem....

Mentor Spotlight: Jude Anders – Developing Products & People

by Jane L.
ENGAGE Mentor Program, Engineering, For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, News, Startups
09/25/2025

In this Q&A, we highlight Jude Anders, a longtime ENGAGE mentor whose career spans engineering, product innovation, and sustainable building practices. Jude brings decades of experience—from leading technical teams at Johnson Controls to mentoring early-stage startups at UWM. His thoughtful approach to mentorship reflects a...

Panther Partner Spotlight: Ionel Popa – Exploring Soft Materials for Medicine, Industry & Beyond

by Jane L.
For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, News, Partners Spotlight
08/26/2025

At the crossroads of physics, biology, and chemistry, Ionel Popa’s UWM lab explores the mechanics of soft biomaterials—proteins, tissues, and polymers so delicate they behave almost like liquids. By building custom tools and experimental approaches, his team is uncovering how these materials function and applying...

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....

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...

Panther Partner Spotlight: Bill Weber – Advancing Power Tech Through Industry Collaboration 

by UWMRF
For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, News, Partners Spotlight
06/18/2025

With decades of experience in industrial power conversion and leadership in engineering, Bill Weber now serves as a vital bridge between UWM and industry. Through initiatives like the GRAPES (GRid-connected Advanced Power Electronic Systems) consortium and expanded testing facilities, he helps companies accelerate innovation, solve...