WARF manages over 630 active commercial licenses and about 55 revenue-generating licenses are signed each year. We are experienced in working with startups to Fortune 500 companies to bring UW-Madison technologies to market.
Every day, WARF partners with innovative companies to bring early stage technologies to market through licensing UW-Madison inventions and emerging technologies. Our goal is to put UW-Madison inventions to work for the maximum benefit of society. If your company shares that goal and is looking for cutting-edge ways to gain competitive advantage or first-to-market status, we should have a conversation.
WARF’s 95+ years of experience in technology transfer and licensing have honed our skills in transforming UW-Madison research into products that impact the world. When you work with WARF, you get:
In addition to world-class technologies, WARF can offer licensees full confidentiality, potential exclusivity, custom licensing agreements and a straightforward process led by experienced, market-specific licensing managers.
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WARF manages over 630 active commercial licenses and about 55 revenue-generating licenses are signed each year. We are experienced in working with startups to Fortune 500 companies to bring UW-Madison technologies to market.
Ready to license an invention? Here’s your WARF to do list: