Industry Leaders
The most sector-diverse economy in the nation is fueled by research, technology and an unprecedented federal investment in Biohealth innovation.
Technology
Global industry leaders, rising startup superstars, a burgeoning gaming cluster and the highest inflow of tech talent results in a region that trails only Seattle and Silicon Valley in concentration of software jobs.
Health
An unparalleled network of regional health systems, insurers, diagnostics companies, manufacturers, researchers and the world’s electronic health records leader, all working to solve health challenges at a global scale while achieving more personalized care for individuals.
Bioscience
Powered by pioneers in stem-cell discovery, research products, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and the power of more than $1 billion in annual research at UW–Madison, breakthrough discoveries happen here. Image Courtesy of UW-Madison
Finance & Insurance
A foundational economic strength that includes some of the nation’s largest insurers, brokers and financial institutions at the forefront of innovation within the four corners of their businesses and beyond.
“From the research and innovation springing from the University of Wisconsin–Madison to the ingenuity of our manufacturing base, Wisconsin is poised to lead the globe in biohealth technology.”
Aaron Olver
Managing Director of University Research Park, Chair of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Consortium Steering Committee
Make Your Career
Nationally ranked startup accelerators, a density of co-working spaces, diverse affinity groups, networking opportunities, mentors, and an open, supportive community of entrepreneurs are why the Next Big Thing will happen here.