Success Stories

WiSys names UW-Platteville’s John Obielodan ‘Innovation Champion’

Dr. John Obielodan’s work as a researcher, educator and inventor, as well as helping other inventors develop prototypes, make him a 2021 WiSys Innovation Champion.

Two UW teams compete in largest worldwide lean startup competition

At the International Business Model Competition (IBMC) only 36 teams in the world were given the opportunity to compete, and this year, two of those teams came from the University of Wisconsin System.

UW-River Falls graduate implements innovation to make an impact on homelessness

WiSys Innovator helps paraplegic horseback riders gain independence

University of Wisconsin-River Falls student Shanna Burris is helping to put paraplegic horseback riders in the saddle.