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Our educational programs help teams learn how to assess their innovation's value and develop an implementation strategy. Innovation to Market (I2M) spring application deadline Feb. 21. Learn More »
D2P’s team of Expert Mentors are a free resource to campus innovators. Contact Us »
If you can dream it, D2P can help. Attend a monthly Open House to learn about D2P's programs and services. Learn More »
Innovation and Commercialization Mentors
Amar Anumakonda, PhD
Tech-focused business leader with a passion for addressing global problems in energy and environment. Industry experience in innovation and commercializing game-changing technologies.
Aimee Arnoldussen, PhD
Cognitive neuroscientist with expertise in medical and assistive technologies. Start-up, healthcare, research funding and FDA.
Abram Becker
Expertise in commercial strategy for pharmaceuticals, biotech, medical devices, and diagnostics. Start-up, non-profit, & Fortune 500 experience.
Cecily Brose
Expertise in consumer product development and commercialization. Led innovation platforms in the food industry.
Join our team! Discovery to Product (D2P) has a career opportunity for an Innovation and Commercialization Mentor in software and information technology. Application deadline February 20. Learn more.
Upcoming Programs and Events from the Innovate Network
- February
- February 2
- Distinguished Entrepreneurs LunchIsaac Hou, International Business Consultant and Trade Business OwnerFebruary 2, 12:15 pm, 5120 Grainger Hall
Come join us to meet Isaac Hou who has been engaged in international business management in areas such as supply chain in sourcing, project/product management, international sales. In 2016, he started HY Demand of International Business Consulting & Trade. He founded his first business, English Language School, in China. Isaac has been teaching Taichi and Yoga for over 15 years and plays competitive table tennis in clubs. RSVP to https://buswisc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Ala7nM2Z989ySy
- February 8
- Discovery to Product (D2P) Open HouseFebruary 8, 4:30 pm, Online
Do you have an innovation or research with the potential to be a product, service or social impact solution? Attend a Discovery to Product (D2P) Open House for an overview of free trainings, mentoring, and support for UW-Madison faculty, staff, and student innovators. Held the second week of each month with varying times and formats (virtual, in-person).
News from the Innovate Network
UW–Madison alumni among Make48 Madison competition winners
A team from Last Lock, founded in 2019 by UW-Madison graduate and Minnesota native Jack Ryan, as well as the Stainless Steel Badgers, recent Mechanical Engineering graduates from UW-Madison who are currently or previously employed …
UW–Madison researchers lead effort to create a universal coronavirus vaccine
Viruses can be wily adapters, changing their identities to find new hosts and thwart efforts to stop them. That’s why University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers and their collaborators are making progress toward developing universal vaccines against …
$600,000 in state matching grants advance 7 innovative small businesses
Seven small businesses in Wisconsin will receive up to $600,000 to commercialize their innovations, thanks to the SBIR Advance program’s latest round of funding. [Funded businesses include UW-Madison spinouts Cellular Logistics, Stem Pharm, and Voximetry.] …