Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Partnering with
University of Wisconsin Research

to solve the world’s problems

Smart. Collaborative. Resourceful.

That’s you … and that’s us. WARF has been doing it for almost a century.

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Partnering with UW-Madison, we’ve helped to develop and invest in emerging technologies that change the world.

2,200

active issued U.S. patents

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WARF Essential Topics

Have you ever wondered how an idea from a UW-Madison lab becomes a life-changing product?

We have produced a series of videos – WARF Essential Topics – intended to help you understand the work WARF does to advance transformative discoveries along their journey and how you can partner with us.

 

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Three projects selected for WARF/Route 66 Ventures Cardiology Challenge Grant<
January 27, 2025

Three projects selected for WARF/Route 66 Ventures Cardiology Challenge Grant

$100K in grant funds to advance innovative cardiovascular technologies CONTACT: Jeanan Yasiri Moe Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs jyasirimoe@warf.org | (608) 960-9892 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Alumni Research…

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WARF announces new general counsel<
January 13, 2025

WARF announces new general counsel

Deborah Solmor will join WARF’s executive team on February 3, 2025 CONTACT: Jeanan Yasiri Moe Director of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs jyasirimoe@warf.org | (608) 960-9892 MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin…

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