University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Public University
Founded 1848
UW-Madison is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in biotech, agriculture, and materials science, managed by the renowned WARF.
78
Startups (5yr)
310
Patents Filed
238
Patents Issued
95
Licenses (5yr)
$58.0M
License Revenue
195
Partnerships
$1.3B
Research $
Research Focus Areas
Biotechnology & Agriculture
Crop science, genomics, and agricultural biotech
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Materials Science
Polymers, composites, and nanomaterials
Materials Science and Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Medical devices and tissue engineering
Biomedical Engineering
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Exact Sciences
Founded 2009 • Diagnostics
Cancer diagnostics company, maker of Cologuard
$5.0B valuation
Programs & Resources
Wisconsin School of Business Weinert Center
centerEntrepreneurship education and startup support
Learn moreRankings & Recognition
#6AUTM - Licensing Revenue
2023Tech Transfer Office
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
IP Portfolio Available
~400 technologies available for licensing
BiotechnologyAgricultureMaterials Science
Platform: Custom
Browse IP PortfolioServices Offered
- •Patent prosecution
- •Licensing
- •Startup support
- •Research funding
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