Discovery to Product offering opportunities for campus innovators
This information was taken from an email sent to UW–Madison employees from Abram Becker, interim director of D2P, on January 30.
Do you have an idea for an innovative product, service, or novel approach to a social problem? Would you like to develop your research or technology into products or services that can change the world?
Whether you’re just starting out or already launching a startup, UW-Madison’s Discovery to Product (D2P) can help you turn your idea into impact. D2P programs and services are free and open to UW faculty, staff, students and employees of affiliate organizations in any school, college or discipline. Last year, D2P served more than 330 UW innovators and 180 projects, and granted $1.4 million in funding. We’ve helped launch or grow more than 140 startups since 2014.
Funding Opportunities:
Draper Technology Innovation Fund (TIF)
(Apply by February 14)
This fund supports additional research needed to bring new concepts and inventions to the patent and licensing stage. Applicants must be UW‒Madison faculty members or academic staff with an invention disclosure accepted by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF). Learn more and apply.
State Economic Engagement & Development Research (SEED) Fund
(Apply by February 14)
This grant allows UW–Madison faculty and academic staff with ownership in a Wisconsin company to engage in innovative research to facilitate commercialization of their company’s technology. Learn more and apply.
Free Non-Credit Training:
Innovation to Market
D2P’s Innovation to Market program is for UW early-stage innovators to explore the market viability of a technology, device, software application, consumer product or social impact solution, using the Lean Launchpad approach. The online spring session runs February 26-April 23. Learn more and apply.
Expert Coaching:
Meet with our expert mentors any time for free advice and guidance on advancing your innovation. D2P mentors are veteran business developers, entrepreneurs, product managers, and startup executives, with wide-ranging experience across disciplines, industries and products. You don’t have to be a current or past participant in a D2P program. It’s never too early or late to get help with your project or startup. Set up a mentor chat.
Learn More at our Virtual Open Houses:
Meet D2P mentors and get an overview of training, mentoring and funding programs.
- Wednesday, February 5 (virtual): 4:30-5pm | Register
- Friday, February 7 (virtual): 12:30-1pm | Register
Stay current on D2P and UW–Madison programs, resources and events for campus innovators and entrepreneurs. Subscribe to our newsletters, explore UW’s Innovate Network and connect with us on social media.
Questions, or to request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please Contact Us.
Sincerely,
Abram Becker
Interim Director of Discovery to Product (D2P)