Forward Wisconsin: Private Sector R&D Resources

Private Sector R&D Resources

Wisconsin is home to more than 50 private research and development laboratories employing more than 1,700 people as well as 80 commercial testing laboratories employing another 1,000. These commercial laboratories aid Wisconsin businesses in applying cutting-edge research to commercial challenges.

Wisconsin has a strong R&D network in place to ensure that research plans and innovative ideas come to fruition. Business incubators, located all across the state, provide management expertise in business planning and development along with technical service training and support. Along with research parks, they provide working space in specialized facilities where entrepreneurs can tap shared resources and collaborate with other professionals leading emerging businesses.

Incubator Information

INCUBATORS HELP NEWBORN BUSINESSES

Wisconsin is the No. 1 state in the country for business incubators per 10,000 businesses, according to the Milken Institute in Santa Monica, CA. The state currently has more than 45 business incubators located throughout the state. Incubators typically provide technical assistance, conference rooms, reduced rental rates, clean-room space and other shared services for start-up businesses. Click on the Quick Link above to access a complete list of Wisconsin business incubators and contact information for each.