Technology Commercialization

Technology Transfer or Commercialization Policies

To encourage the production and distribution of creative works, the UW System has established policies regarding property rights for inventions and writings through patents and copyrights. The purpose of these limited rights is to establish an incentive to make the fruits of individual creativity available to society at large. Access general System policies related to intellectual property protections. 

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Innovation Hub (iHUB) Fellowships

The Whitewater-University Technology Park and its cornerstone facility-the Innovation Center-serves as the regional nexus for entrepreneurial initiatives and serve as a force to positively impact relevant economic indicators. The Innovation Center is a business incubator designed to leverage the capacity and resources of the community-including the University-to support business growth.

The Innovation HUB (or iHUB) is both a collaborative space located in the Innovation Center and a series of programs designed to accelerate the successful development of entrepreneurial companies (particularly start-ups) through an array of business support resource and services. UW-Whitewater offers limited funds to support release time and/or stipends and other expenses to support technology commercialization through iFellowships. 

• iFellows receive up to $10,000 to develop and/or implement a suitable plan to establish a start-up company or to conduct applied research leading to the development of intellectual property that could be commercialized. There is also support available for faculty/staff conducting market analysis of a business/technology concept.

WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc. 

WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc., established in June 2000, promotes, encourages, and aids scientific research throughout the University of Wisconsin System. In achieving this goal, WiSys' primary activities include attracting innovative ideas (disclosures), managing patents, and licensing to generate income to support future research. WiSys' primary mission is to manage the intellectual property of the University of Wisconsin System.

WiSys Technology Foundation Grant Programs 

WiSys manages several research and development grant programs, including support for applied research, prototype development, course release to support grant writing related to technology commercialization.