Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)

08/28/2026

The Launch Wisconsin Conference will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, technology professionals and business leaders from across the state to explore emerging technologies, discover promising startups and strengthen Wisconsin's innovation economy.

Formerly the Early Stage Symposium, the Wisconsin Technology Council event, held October 6 at Marquette University in Milwaukee, includes:

✳️ A plenary discussion on Frontier Technology in Wisconsin, exploring areas such as AI, advanced manufacturing, energy and quantum technology.

✳️ Live presentations from some of Wisconsin's most promising early-stage companies through the Launch Wisconsin competition.

✳️ Investor Intros, providing entrepreneurs with opportunities for one-on-one meetings with investors.

✳️ Breakout sessions and discussions designed for entrepreneurs, investors and others supporting Wisconsin's startup ecosystem.

✳️ Opportunities to connect with business leaders, mentors, investors and innovators from across Wisconsin.

Founders and entrepreneurs can attend free.

Learn more and register: https://www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com/event/2026-launch-wisconsin-1844365

08/27/2026

What if a pacemaker could power itself?

University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have developed a battery-free pacemaker that's charged by a patient's own heartbeat. The technology could one day eliminate the need for battery replacements, reducing risks and helping devices last a lifetime.

A team of University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers has developed an implantable, battery-free pacemaker that's charged by a patient’s heartbeat. The device has the potential to last an entire lifetime, reducing the risks and costs associated...

08/26/2026

A newly patented injectable gel developed by Dai Yamanouchi and Shaoqin Gong could help improve treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms. UW-Madison Department of Surgery

Dr. Dai Yamanouchi, professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, recently received a patent for a shear-thinning gel that can be used in combination with a previously patented delivery device to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms …

08/25/2026

Meet Marianne Fairbanks from the UW-Madison School of Human Ecology. In her 20 years of experience, three threads of practice have emerged: solo work, research into emerging textile technology and social practice work. While distinctly different in intentions and outcomes, each thread informs and supports the others. Whether engaging poetic and aesthetic pleasures, utilitarian applications or political and critical discourse, the unified focus of Fairbanks' work is textiles and the role they will play in the future of our society.

"Marianne is a joy to work with. Their expertise with woven materials is impressive. We are excited about the creative materials and processes they have innovated on over the years," says Michael Carey, WARF licensing manager.

“Marianne is a joy to work with. Their expertise with woven materials is impressive. We are excited about the creative materials and processes they have innovated on over the years.”

08/24/2026

Targeted cancer therapies are transforming medicine, but manufacturing them consistently remains a challenge.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led by University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy professor Weiping Tang, have developed a streamlined approach for producing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) that improves consistency and simplifies manufacturing.

The innovation has already led to the launch of GlycoBridge Biosciences, a startup that licensed the technology through WARF and is working to advance the platform toward broader use.

A new technique for creating antibody-drug conjugates has already led to a startup company aimed at advancing the technology.

08/21/2026

Cancer treatment technology developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers and patented by WARF has benefited thousands of patients, including longtime UW-Madison ECE educator Eric Hoffman.

"Microwave ablation is a powerful example of how engineering at UW-Madison can move from fundamental theory to global clinical impact," says Daniel van der Weide. "The pathway from lab to market was made possible by a culture of collaboration across engineering and medicine—and by a strong institutional commitment to real-world translation."

Reflecting on his more than 20 years as a member of the teaching faculty in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Eric Hoffman is grateful for the opportunity...

08/20/2026

The Fall Research Competition has helped University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers explore new ideas, launch pilot studies and secure major grants.

Learn more and apply by September 4: https://research.wisc.edu/uncategorized/2026/08/17/fall-research-competition-runs-until-sept-4/

08/19/2026

Congratulations to 2026 Pressure Chamber winner CellTrack and the other finalists FUDI Protein, CuroNow and Service ID! https://madisonbiz.com/pressure-chamber/

08/19/2026

Congratulations to the University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers, former researchers & alums awarded patents in July!

✳️ Abhishek Gupta

✳️ Adel Talaat

✳️ Andrew Buller

✳️ Anthony Meza

✳️ Azam Ahmed

✳️ Bhanugoban Maheswaran

✳️ Chirag Gupta

✳️ Daniel Ludois

✳️ Emily Bick

✳️ Fred Lee

✳️ Giuseppe Toia

✳️ James Hinshaw

✳️ Jialiang Zhang

✳️ Jing Li

✳️ Jordan Henry

✳️ Komal Chawla

✳️ Martin Wagner

✳️ Meridith Kisting

✳️ Ramathasan Thevamaran

✳️ Samantha Bruffy

✳️ Shaswath Chandrasekar

✳️ Shubhra Pasayat

✳️ Terrence Oakes

✳️ Tyler Doyon

Tell us your idea: http://www.warf.org/invent/disclose-an-invention/

08/18/2026

Meet Mohit Gupta from the UW-Madison Dept. of Computer Sciences in the UW-Madison College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence who is developing the next generation of computer vision systems via research in two main areas: Designing novel computational cameras, and developing physics- and learning-based algorithms for scene interpretation. This work is motivated by applications in robotics, consumer and scientific imaging, and human-computer interfaces.

"Professor Gupta is an expert in computer vision. His work will revolutionize and enable great advancements with automation and safety," says Michael Carey, WARF licensing manager.

“Professor Gupta is an expert in computer vision. His work will revolutionize and enable great advancements with automation and safety.”