For Startups – UWM Research Foundation

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...

UWM Startups Receive Funds to Bridge Early Funding Gaps

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11/05/2024

The UWM Research Foundation launched the Bridge Grant in 2021 to help UWMRF startups bridge early funding gaps and attract further investments. With the help of a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Capital Catalyst grant and generous donors who matched the funds, including Bader Philanthropies, Clarios,...

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10/28/2024

Panther Partner Spotlight: Feng Guo: Powering the Future

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For Researchers, For Startups

09/23/2024

ENGAGE Mentor Spotlight: Senthil Ramachandran

UWM Scientists Receive $250,000 for Groundbreaking Research

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08/23/2024

by Erin Puro The Catalyst Grant Program has provided $6 million, supporting 114 projects that resulted in 66 issued patents, 50 pending patents, 30 license agreements, and over $40.7 million in follow-on investments. This support has also launched 18 UWM startups. Catalyst projects have achieved nearly...

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06/19/2024

ENGAGE Mentor Spotlight: Sunil Sharma

UWM Innovators Receive Awards

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06/19/2024

by Erin Puro The people behind UWM innovations spanning research tools, water sensors, batteries, and more were recognized at the UWM Research Foundation Partners’ Reception earlier this month. This annual event celebrates faculty, students, and entrepreneurs who have secured patents, forged partnerships, licensed innovations, and ignited startups....

Early-Stage Innovations Shine at the 16th Annual First Look Forum

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05/22/2024

by Brian Walsh A new treatment for faster bone healing, an aroma-based disbursement device for large-scale applications, and a novel approach to reduce aging in electronics – these are just some of the patent-pending innovations presented at the 16th Annual First Look Forum at the WE...

Panther Partner Spotlight Paul Roebber: Risk Modeler – From Weather to Sports

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04/12/2024

by Brian Walsh Perhaps Paul Roebber, UWM Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, is best known for founding the Innovative Weather Service (see related story above). That program, however, represents just one facet of his expertise. Roebber also has background in machine learning, agent-based modeling, and artificial intelligence....

A UWM Entrepreneur’s Personal Quest to Battle Antibiotic Overuse

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For Researchers, For Startups, News, Partnerships

02/07/2024

Motivated by a family tragedy, UWM Professor Ching-Hong Yang developed a groundbreaking biopesticide and founded startup T3 BioScience to get it to market. In this interview, Dr. Yang shares his story. by Jessica Silvaggi, PhD, President of UWMRF [caption id="attachment_23677" align="alignnone" width="246"] UWM Professor Ching-Hong Yang, who is...

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

UWM Startups Receive Funds to Bridge Early Funding Gaps

Panther Partner Spotlight: Feng Guo: Powering the Future

ENGAGE Mentor Spotlight: Senthil Ramachandran

UWM Scientists Receive $250,000 for Groundbreaking Research

ENGAGE Mentor Spotlight: Sunil Sharma

UWM Innovators Receive Awards

Early-Stage Innovations Shine at the 16th Annual First Look Forum

Panther Partner Spotlight Paul Roebber: Risk Modeler – From Weather to Sports

A UWM Entrepreneur’s Personal Quest to Battle Antibiotic Overuse

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