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May 11, 2023
WiSys-led partnership wins $1 million NSF grant to make Wisconsin a global leader in sustainable ag
The grant will support a partnership of 30 organizations from across the state as they lay the groundwork to develop an ambitious, effective and credible 'regional innovation engine' that harnesses the region's talent and intellectual capital to make Wisconsin a global leader in sustainable agriculture.
Jul 5, 2022
WiSys hires Margot DeBaker to support UW institutions in Western Wisconsin
DeBaker will connect university faculty, staff and students to WiSys programs and services for researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs.
Jun 14, 2022
UW-Platteville students recognized for their research communication skills in WiSys Quick Pitch
The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public. Students have three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their pitch.
Jun 8, 2022
UW-Green Bay student researchers recognized at WiSys Quick Pitch event
The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public. Students have three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their pitch.
May 24, 2022
UW-Eau Claire student researchers earn praise for research communication skills
The student “pitch” competition inspires UW System students to consider the impact of their research and effectively communicate it to the public. Students have three minutes to impress a panel of judges with their pitch.
May 23, 2022
UW-La Crosse to host WiSys’ annual celebration of research, innovation and entrepreneurship in the UW System
WiSys SPARK Symposium, which includes faculty and student presentations, will take place July 31-Aug. 2.
Apr 25, 2022
WiSys awards “Innovative Thinking” badge to 29 UW-Green Bay students
The digital badge was awarded by WiSys, a nonprofit organization that supports research, innovation and entrepreneurship at Wisconsin’s 11 regional public universities including UW-Green Bay.
Apr 25, 2022
WiSys invests in the Winnow Fund, names fund Managing Director Richelle Martin as WiSys ‘Venture Capitalist-in-Residence’
Working with the statewide network of innovation hubs, known as WiSys VentureHomes®, Martin will share her expertise and experience as a venture capitalist with university students and aspiring startup founders throughout the state of Wisconsin.
Jan 21, 2022
Alumni receive patent for invention they created as students at UW-Green Bay
In December, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recognized the work of Adam Jensen, Rosalyn Stoa and Katherine Mikhail for inventing a cup to aid sufferers of hand tremors. The invention was developed as part of a WiSys innovation event while they were students at UW-Green Bay.
Nov 19, 2021
WiSys gives student tech startup a boost
Taking advantage of two WiSys entrepreneurship programs, UW-Eau Claire alums Sam Fitzhenry, Max Bossert, Logan Ickert and UW-Madison graduate Nick Hersperger have been advancing their startup company, ParityBlu.