UWM Research Foundation, Inc.

The UWM Research Foundation supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of new ideas created by UWM faculty, researchers, and students. The Research Foundation aids in partnerships with corporations, the patenting and licensing process, and assisting in the formation of spin-out companies based on UWM research.

About

The UWM Research Foundation (UWMRF) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, formed in 2006, that fosters research, innovation, and entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM).  UWMRF provides a unique complement to the discovery and education mission of the university by helping students and faculty translate their ideas into products, services and companies – creating individuals who think and act like innovators while bringing impactful discoveries to the world.  

As the designated intellectual property management organization of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), the UWMRF employs a structured process for the management of intellectual property related to discoveries, copyrightable works, and inventions, made or developed at UWM by UWM faculty, staff, students and employees. The UWMRF works with the UWM Lubar Entpreneurship center to support innovators through education, training, mentorship, networking, and funding programs to help entrepreneurs in Wisconsin succeed. 

Services Provided

Business Planning

  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research
  • Forming a Business

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Angel Investment
  • Crowdfunding
  • Equity Funding
  • Government Funding
  • Grant Funding
  • Technology Grants (Specialty)
  • Venture Capital

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Student Training

Legal and Intellectual Property Services

  • Patent Seminars
  • Patent, Trademark & Copyright Information

Management Issues

  • Leadership/Professional Development

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • High Tech Development
  • Technology Transfer (Specialty)
  • Wet Lab Incubator
  • Commercialization

Marketing and Sales

  • Market Research

Space and Equipment

  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Lab Space
  • Wet Lab

Product Development

  • Patent Information (Specialty)
  • Prototype Development
  • R&D Support

Regulatory Compliance

  • Patent Information
  • Trademark and Copyright Information (Specialty)

Starting a Business

  • Feasibility Studies
  • Startup Classes

Technical Assistance

  • Technology Transfer (Specialty)

Training and Education

  • Business Management Training
  • Online Courses and Videos
  • Startup Classes

Accelerators, Incubators, and Hubs

  • Accelerator
  • Incubator
  • Entrepreneurial Hub

Events and Community Building

  • Hackathon / Startup Week or Weekends
  • Startup Drinks
  • Pitch Events
Contact Information
Jessica Silvaggi
Address
1440 East North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202