University Research Park (URP) provides an atmosphere custom-designed to nurture a productive combination of economic and technological development.
Established in 1984, URP, a University of Wisconsin-Madison affiliate, is an internationally recognized research and technology park that supports early-stage, and growth-oriented businesses in a range of sectors, including engineering, computational and life sciences.
WORLD CLASS FACILITIES
Why URP and Madison, Wisconsin are Models for the Next Great Tech Hub
By 2020, University Research Park’s footprint, the portfolio of labs and offices we manage, will be 40% larger than it was in 2010. From nascent research in lab petri dishes to scaling players investing in new facilities, Madison’s technology cluster is booming.
LATEST NEWS
Economic and technological development is alive and well at URP, Madison and throughout Wisconsin!
Expert warns of rural impacts from bird flu
While Wisconsin still has yet to see any cases of bird flu in dairy cattle, the head of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory warns the impact of the virus could hit rural communities hardest
27 February, 2025
Curiosity-driven research: The ultimate return on investment
Dear readers: We are very grateful for your continued interest in the Morgridge Institute for Research, and we hope this newsletter offers a useful snapshot of some of the remarkable work our scientis
26 February, 2025
Little fish, big splash
Kenneth Poss, Morgridge’s newest investigator, studies how zebrafish can restore what is irreparable in humans — including damaged heart tissue. Because Kenneth Poss is a true Badger, born and raised
25 February, 2025
New cancer imaging startup harnesses Wisconsin expertise
Despite their enormous size, elephants defy the odds by almost never getting cancer. This paradox is still a mystery to scientists. It’s also a source of inspiration for a promising new Wisconsin spin
24 February, 2025
