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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...

Submit your survey by January 12th for Air Force Funded STTR Projects

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For Researchers, News, Partnerships

12/27/2023

UWM Handpicked as Pilot Partner to Boost Participation in Department of Air Force Funded STTR Projects. Hundreds of thousands of dollars in research funding could be yours if you have expertise in energy systems, advanced manufacturing, materials science, power and propulsion, biomedical, hypersonics, human performance, sensors,...

Join us for Fireside Chat with Shacey Petrovic, UWM Grad and serial entrepreneur, and Jessica Silvaggi, President of the UWM Research Foundation

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For Researchers, For Startups, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, News, Partnerships, UWMRF Events

12/14/2023

Sign up now for a chance to meet Shacey Petrovic, UWM Biology Grad and biomedical CEO, who will answer your questions about her experiences with turnarounds and rapid growth in new innovations! Thursday, February 29th, Doors open at 4pm at the LEC. RSVP with QR...

Tips from the Experts on Preparing Financial Projections

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For Researchers, For Startups, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center, News, Partnerships, UWMRF Events

11/29/2023

Tips from the Experts on Preparing Financial Projections By Brian Walsh, UWMRF Senior Technology Commercialization Manager Startup and small business entrepreneurs are often faced with the task of preparing financial statements and forecasts in search of funding and in making important decisions. While many dread this task,...

UWM Transportation Symposium Highlights

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Engineering, For Industry, For Researchers, News, Partnerships

11/02/2023

Learning how UWM collaborates with WisDOT By Erin Puro, UWMRF Technology Commercialization Manager On October 6th, I attended the 2023 Southeast Wisconsin Transportation Symposium. This event is co-hosted by UW-Milwaukee’s Institute for Physical Infrastructure and Transportation and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The event showcased university...

New Goals for Industry Partnering at UWM

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Engineering, For Industry, For Researchers, News, Partnerships, UWMRF Events

09/22/2023

Are We Ready to Partner? By Brian Walsh, UWMRF Senior Technology Commercialization Manager Despite growing campus research activity, the proportion of projects sponsored by industry accounted for less than five percent of UWM research over the past five years. We can do better. In an effort to bring more...

UWMRF Announces $180,000 in Catalyst Grants

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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...

UWMRF Leadership: Dr. Silvaggi

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Bridge Grant Program, News, Partnerships, UWMRF Events

07/25/2023

Dr. Jessica Silvaggi, UWM Research Foundation President On July 1st, 2023, Dr. Jessica Silvaggi assumed the role of President of the UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF) through the appointment of the Board of Directors. The UWMRF was founded in 2006 to serve and support UW-Milwaukee (UWM) faculty...

UWMRF Annual Partner’s Reception 2023

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News, Startups, UWMRF Events

06/27/2023

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] UWMRF 2023 Awardees The Research Foundation recognizes innovators who have created startups, received issued patents, partnered with companies, and executed a license in the last year. At the beginning of June, the UWM Research Foundation acknowledged nine patents and three new technology licenses, and one UWM...

2023 First Look Forum

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News, UWMRF Events

05/23/2023

A home assessment tool designed to help the elderly and people with disabilities live independently, a process that converts used battery chemicals into fertilizer, and a pocket guide app aimed at helping underserved families achieve better health outcomes for their babies – These are just...

A UWM Entrepreneur’s Personal Quest to Battle Antibiotic Overuse

Submit your survey by January 12th for Air Force Funded STTR Projects

Join us for Fireside Chat with Shacey Petrovic, UWM Grad and serial entrepreneur, and Jessica Silvaggi, President of the UWM Research Foundation

Tips from the Experts on Preparing Financial Projections

UWM Transportation Symposium Highlights

New Goals for Industry Partnering at UWM

UWMRF Announces $180,000 in Catalyst Grants

UWMRF Leadership: Dr. Silvaggi

UWMRF Annual Partner’s Reception 2023

2023 First Look Forum

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