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120 Articles in "Press Releases" or "Success Stories"

Jun 29, 2020

Regional University of Wisconsin schools second in national innovation impact productivity rankings

The innovation impact of the 11 University of Wisconsin System regional institutions that WiSys serves, was ranked as one of the most productive in the nation by the George W. Bush Institute.

Jun 24, 2020

WiSys named ‘Global Good Practice’

The WiSys story was recognized by the University Industry Innovation Network at the organization’s 2020 University-Industry Interaction Conference.

Jun 19, 2020

WiSys gathers ideas from Wisconsin innovators to improve life during the coronavirus era

WiSys selected 14 concepts submitted to the WiSys Innovation Challenge: COVID-19 and offered $100 to the innovators to create a proof of concept or start implementing the idea.

Jun 18, 2020

UW-Whitewater student wins statewide research pitch competition

UW-Eau Claire’s Katelyn Reckin takes second place; UW-Parkside’s Ariana Hernandez earns third place.

May 20, 2020

UW-Eau Claire’s Katelyn Reckin wins WiSys Quick Pitch by explaining research into usage of food benefits at local farmers’ market

Reckin, who won a $300 prize, is now eligible to participate in the WiSys Quick Pitch State Final this summer.

May 20, 2020

UW-Parkside’s Ariana Hernandez wins WiSys Quick Pitch by explaining research into insulin affordability for people with diabetes

Hernandez, who won a $300 prize, is now eligible to participate in the WiSys Quick Pitch State Final this summer.

May 20, 2020

UW-Stevens Point’s Hunter Frey wins WiSys Quick Pitch by explaining video game research

Frey, who won a $300 prize, is now eligible to participate in the WiSys Quick Pitch State Final this summer.

May 20, 2020

UW-Platteville’s Dana Mueller wins WiSys Quick Pitch by explaining psychology research

Mueller, who won a $300 prize, is now eligible to participate in the WiSys Quick Pitch State Final this summer.

Apr 7, 2020

WiSys announces three WiSys APPStart Challenge finalists

The contest connects great mobile app ideas with the expertise and resources necessary for commercial launch.