At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, we believe that the greatest discoveries result from collaboration and innovation. In the partnerships featured here, UWM researchers work with regional and state partners to harness our collective expertise and develop new knowledge, processes and products to benefit Wisconsin and the world.

This consortium of Milwaukee institutions shares resources to accelerate the translation of research discoveries into new medical treatments.
UWM’s Connected Systems Institute develops manufacturing domain specialists through education, state-of-the-art lab facilities and collaborative research opportunities.
Faculty experts and graduate students in the UWM College of Engineering & Applied Science provide technical advice to help local manufacturers cut their energy costs, improve energy efficiency and productivity, and reduce waste.
Established to advance research and later-stage development of new drugs from UWM research, the institute focuses on neuroscience, cancer and infectious diseases.
Open to faculty and students at five area universities, Milwaukee I-Corps™ Program links new venture and business mentors with academics to investigate the pathways for commercializing research ideas.
Through the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute, UWM collaborates with Northwestern Mutual and other partners to advance artificial intelligence, data science and technology innovation. The institute connects researchers, students and industry partners through collaborative research, workforce development and experiential learning opportunities.