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Seeding Innovation: Over $250K in Catalyst Grants Power UWM Research

by Jane L.
Catalyst Grant Program, Engineering, For Researchers, For Startups, Funding, Healthcare, Innovations, Startups
08/01/2025

The Catalyst Grant program continues to spark innovation across campus by supporting research with strong commercial promise and real-world impact. Thanks to generous support from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and Invenergy, more than $250,000 was awarded this year to six UWM research teams....

Four UWM Startups Earn Strategic Funding to Advance Technologies

by Jane L.
Bridge Grant Program, Engineering, For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Funding, Healthcare, Innovations, Startups
07/22/2025

Since 2021, the UWMRF Bridge Grant Program has helped high-potential startups overcome early funding gaps—and accelerate toward growth. Thanks to community partners, we've awarded $550,000 across 14 startups, fueling innovation across sectors. The results speak for themselves: Our first 10 grantees have already secured $18M...

Panther Partner Spotlight: Bill Weber – Advancing Power Tech Through Industry Collaboration 

by UWMRF
For Industry, For Researchers, For Startups, Innovations, News, Partners Spotlight
06/18/2025

With decades of experience in industrial power conversion and leadership in engineering, Bill Weber now serves as a vital bridge between UWM and industry. Through initiatives like the GRAPES (GRid-connected Advanced Power Electronic Systems) consortium and expanded testing facilities, he helps companies accelerate innovation, solve...