Funding announced for companies launched by UW-Madison researchers

Seven projects linked to startups founded by UW-Madison researchers have been chosen for $500,000 in funding from the State Economic Engagement and Development program, supporting further research and technology advancement. 

The university’s Discovery to Product program, which coordinates the SEED program, yesterday announced recipients for funding in fiscal year 2025. The $500,000 total includes a matching grant of $250,000 from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. Funding varies by recipient, up to a maximum of $100,000, according to a D2P spokesperson. 

D2P Interim Director Abram Becker says the grants will offer “crucial support to these outstanding early-stage companies” as they develop their technologies for market readiness...

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Ken Notes: I remain a huge fan of the Wisconsin Idea and it is clearly working for us. These programs will keep Wisconsin on the map as one of the nations leading research institutes and the WARF and SEED programs will help attract the most brilliant professors and researchers to the campus.