{"id":454,"date":"2026-06-04T09:28:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/tech-hub\/?page_id=454"},"modified":"2026-09-04T14:26:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T19:26:42","slug":"how-wisconsin-is-advancing-the-biohealth-economy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wisconsin.edu\/biohealth-tech-hub\/","title":{"rendered":"How Wisconsin Is Advancing the Biohealth Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

WISCONSIN’S BIOHEALTH ECOSYSTEM AT A GLANCE<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Positioning Wisconsin as a global leader in personalized medicine and biohealth technology, building a world-class center that merges advanced medical research with practical healthcare applications. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We help innovators and problem solvers create a better world by championing their visions and inventions from concept through commercialization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Building the Future of Biohealth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Wisconsin\u2019s biohealth sector is a dynamic and fast-growing engine of the state\u2019s economy, encompassing biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and advanced manufacturing that drive job creation, economic growth, attract investment, and improve quality of life. Anchored by a strong legacy of research and innovation, the sector benefits enormously from the Universities of Wisconsin, whose campuses serve as critical economic assets and catalysts for growth across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through world-class research, talent development, technology transfer, startup formation, and close partnerships with industry and healthcare systems, the Universities of Wisconsin help translate scientific breakthroughs into market-ready products and companies\u2014strengthening the workforce, supporting business expansion, and positioning Wisconsin as a nationally competitive hub for biohealth innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Professional Roles Driving Wisconsin\u2019s Biohealth Sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Across Wisconsin\u2019s biohealth industries, a broad range of degree-based professional roles form the backbone of a strong and sustainable talent pipeline supporting research, clinical operations, manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and quality systems. These roles span the entire biohealth lifecycle and reflect the skills most sought by employers as the sector grows and evolves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Biohealth Community and Professional Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Biohealth jobs and employer activity extend across all regions of Wisconsin, reflecting the sector\u2019s statewide reach and its role as a driver of both regional and local economic development. While biohealth is not confined to a single geography, specific types of roles and industry specializations tend to cluster in different parts of the state based on local assets such as research capacity, healthcare systems, manufacturing infrastructure, and access to talent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urban centers may host concentrations of research, clinical, and startup activity, while other regions support advanced manufacturing, quality systems, logistics, and healthcare delivery\u2014together forming an interconnected statewide ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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BioForward – Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub<\/div>
Wisconsin’s biohealth trade association \u2014 connecting, advocating for, and promoting the industry statewide<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Connected Systems Institute<\/div>
UWM\u2019s hub for advancing manufacturing research through industry-academia labs advancing IIoT, automation, and Industry 4.0.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Waisman Biomanufacturing<\/div>
UW-Madison’s cGMP CDMO producing gene, cell, and vaccine therapies for clinical trials.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Center for Technology Commercialization<\/div>
Wisconsin’s no-cost resource guiding innovators from idea to market, with a focus on federal SBIR\/STTR funding<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center (WisMOC)<\/div>
Helps Wisconsin manufacturers boost efficiency, adopt new tech, and grow through hands-on expert support.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Wisconsin Area Health Education Centers<\/div>
Wisconsin AHEC trains and connects the healthcare workforce to communities and underserved areas across all 72 counties.<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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