One of the key reasons Foxconn chose Wisconsin to base its U.S. manufacturing and North American corporate headquarters harkens back to our state’s history, tradition and track record of taking…
Marquette University and WARF announce third annual ‘Force for Positive Change’ event and award
CONTACT: Laura Heisler, Director of Programming [email protected] | 608.316.4392 Applications are open for the social entrepreneurship competition that identifies next generation, financially sustainable ideas making an impact in Wisconsin MADISON…
Despite the financial risks, new drug discovery vehicles proliferate on campus
Universities bet big on promising therapeutics 6.19.19 | Technology Transfer Tactics | Original Publication | Download the pdf There is nothing like a big hit in the pharmaceutical space to…
UW-Madison and WARF again rank high in patents
6.4.19 | UW-Madison News | David Tenenbaum | Original Publication A survey of the world’s top universities placed the University of Wisconsin-Madison as the seventh-greatest source of U.S. patents. The…
Building Momentum: A message from Leigh Cagan
This springtime I am writing to share some personal news—that I plan to retire from WARF this fall—and, more importantly, to express my sincere thanks to all of you who…
Technology Monitor: Land mine detection, Labrador genetics, drug delivery and more
WARF Accelerator speeds the development of technologies with exceptional potential for commercial success. With targeted funding and expert advice from seasoned business mentors known as Catalysts, WARF Accelerator helps inventors…
Accelerator Chronicle: Double dipping
Dual-action “slippery” catheter fights bacteria With support from WARF Accelerator, a super-slippery coating being developed at a University of Wisconsin-Madison lab could benefit medical catheters, factory equipment and even some…
The Leading Edge: Insatiably curious, an interview with Kathy Swords
Catalyst Kathy Swords brings a wellspring of experience, a passion for patents and a ‘special affection’ for plant-microbe interactions. WARF: What excited you about joining WARF Accelerator? KS: I think…