WiSys Brief Book

Click here to view the new WiSys Brief Book. This document brings to attention the many exciting functions of WiSys, and gives the reader a general idea of what we are all about. From our basic tasks of patenting and licensing, to our grant programs, to our more in depth goals of facilitating research, collaboration, and economic development; everything is highlighted here. If you would like to learn more about the principles and functions behind WiSys please read this Brief Book and then continue exploring our website.

The WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc. derives its mission, goals and objectives from the charge of its parent corporation, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF). WARF's mission is to support research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by protecting and licensing inventions created by UW-Madison scientists, and returning the licensing proceeds to fund further research at the university. Similarly, the mission of WiSys, founded in 2000, is to support research and educational programs at the other campuses of the UW System.

In order to serve the diverse needs of 11 four-year campuses, 13 two-year colleges and the UW-Extension, WiSys makes every effort to understand the research programs underway at each campus, as well as to facilitate the development of systems for accomplishing technology transfer at each System school. The foundation also collaborates with local businesses and economic development authorities to bring UW System technologies and human resources into the surrounding communities.

Through these processes, WiSys strives to invigorate technology transfer and economic development throughout the state. As a key link between the campuses of the UW System and their local and regional business communities, WiSys is in a unique position to identify synergies that may help foster the growth of local communities, their colleges and universities, their regions and, ultimately, the economy of Wisconsin.

Click here to view and download an informational flyer about WiSys (pdf format)