State Journal marks Research Park's birth
November 17, 2008
It was 25 years ago this fall that the UW Board of Regents approved pursuing the creation of University Research Park. That anniversary was marked during the Nov. 5-6 Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium and celebrated in a Nov. 17 editorial in the Wisconsin State Journal.

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Tech Council board chairman Bugher wins top service award from Marshfield Clinic
November 10, 2008
EAU CLAIRE – Citing his volunteer service to the Marshfield Clinic and the communities it serves, the Marshfield Clinic Heritage Foundation has singled out Mark Bugher for its highest annual award.

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Kikkoman USA’s announces new research and development laboratory in University Research Park
Sept. 9, 2008
The laboratory, which will join Kikkoman’s global research and development network, will foster increased collaboration between the company and University of Wisconsin-Madison food science researchers
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New ‘urban research park’ offers jolt of electricity to Madison high-tech startups
August 4, 2008
After three decades of almost exponential commercial growth on Madison's west side, the University Research Park (URP) will pursue an opportunity to sink roots downtown with an innovative "urban research park" targeting high-technology entrepreneurs.

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About The Park

University Research Park, established in 1984 and located three miles west of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, is home to more than 115 companies that employ over 3,500 people.   The non-profit, internationally recognized research and technology park has 36 buildings with more than 1.5 million square feet of office and laboratory space used by a broad range of start-up companies, many of which are focused on biotechnology.

URP’s groundbreaking approach and innovative tenant solutions encourage the development and commercialization of new, cutting-edge ideas. Its efforts enhance the state and local economies, while benefiting research and educational programs at the UW-Madison.  The park is a partner of UW-Madison, where the world-renowned research faculty holds more scientific patents than at any other public university in the country. The partnership generates great jobs in the community while affording tremendous access and support for URP companies at the university.

Our Tenants enjoy:
  • Seminars and workshops
  • High speed internet
  • Wet lab and office space
  • Unlimited access to UW Library services
  • Conference Room facilities
  • Career services –free job posting and access to resume database

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