Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Explore. Engage. Discover.

From in-person classes to on-demand webinars, WARF proudly produces several programs and events for innovators and entrepreneurs. Many of our programs connect the UW-Madison campus and industry through networking and discussions.

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Here’s a closer look at the different programs and events:

WARF Essential Topics features on-demand webinars covering the patenting and licensing process, working with WARF, our support for startups and more.

Each fall the WARF Innovation Awards recognize some of the best early-stage inventions at UW-Madison.

A program for graduate students and postdocs, WARF Ambassadors provides opportunities to learn more about patenting, invention licensing, tech transfer and other fields.

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Get Involved

Beyond these programs and events, there are plenty of ways that you can get involved with WARF.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to attend an event, please contact us at [email protected], 608.960.9850. All accommodation requests should be made no less than two weeks before the event. We will attempt to fulfill requests made after this date, but cannot guarantee they will be met.

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