About The Park

University Research Park, established in 1984 and located three miles west of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, is home to more than 126 companies that employ over 3,500 people. The non-profit, internationally recognized research and technology park has 37 buildings with more than 1.8 million square feet of office and laboratory space used by a broad range of start-up companies, many of which are focused on biotechnology.

URP’s groundbreaking approach and innovative tenant solutions encourage the development and commercialization of new, cutting-edge ideas. Its efforts enhance the state and local economies, while benefiting research and educational programs at the UW-Madison. The park is a partner of UW-Madison, where the world-renowned research faculty holds more scientific patents than at any other public university in the country. The partnership generates great jobs in the community while affording tremendous access and support for URP companies at the university.

Our Tenants enjoy:

Seminars and workshops
High speed internet
Wet lab and office space
Unlimited access to UW Library services
Conference Room facilities
Career services –free job posting and access to resume database

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Office suites, lab among in-kind prizes for 2012 Governor's Business Plan Contest

January 18, 2012

University Research Park will provide up to two spaces as prizes for the 2012 Governor's Business Plan Contest. Space is for one laboratory suite at the MGE Innovation Center, 505 South Rosa Road/510 Charmnany Drive, and/or an office space at the Metro Innovation Center at 1245 East Washington Avenue.

New ad highlights UW–Madison ideas that have transformed the world

January 6, 2012

University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates will find one more reason to be proud alumni during the Jan. 2 broadcast of the Rose Bowl game: a new commercial featuring some of their alma mater’s greatest contributions to the world.

BioForward Monthly Madison Breakfast

February 8, 2012

The topic for this event is "Wisconsin's R&D Tax Incentives." There is a new super-credit effective January 1, 2012. Learn how your business qualifies for this exemption.

Wiscontrepreneur: 100-hour Challenge

February 22, 2012

Calling all Wiscontrepreneurs! Showcase your entrepreneurial skills and compete for cash prizes in our 100-Hour Challenge. Using materials from UW SWAP (Surplus with a Purpose), participants will compete by creating a valuable, innovative, or socially beneficial product or service.