Meet the 2024 UW-Madison NSF I-Corps Teams Awardees
The 2024 UW-Madison NSF I-Corps™ cohort features groundbreaking teams tackling critical challenges through innovative research. Biosensor Diagnostics is developing rapid, point-of-care drug tests to improve treatment and prevent overdoses. Face Recognition is creating synthetic facial data to reduce bias and enhance AI-powered security systems. Battery Membrane is advancing battery technology with a new separator that improves safety, longevity, and performance. These teams are shaping the future of healthcare, AI, and energy storage.
Innovation Highlights
From Idea to Market: How Strategic Branding Shapes Startup Success
February 24, 2025
Frank Pfefferkorn & Buzz Rankouhi: I-Corps Experience Story
August 16, 2023
Katy Jinkins: I-Corps Experience Story
October 23, 2023
Xudong Wang: I-Corps Experience Story
April 11, 2023
UW-Madison Joins NSF Great Lakes Hub as a Full Partner
October 12, 2023
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Newsletter Archives - The Startup Stream
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Startup Stream – Issue #2: Fall 2024
Startup Teams Earn National Spotlight
Explore how UW researchers gained national recognition through NSF I-Corps training.
Brand Strategy Tips
Discover smart strategies to shape your startup’s identity and stand out in the market.
Innovation Meets Investment
Learn how startups attract funding by aligning research with real-world impact.
Startup Stream – Issue #1: Spring 2025
Ethical AI in Focus
Explore how facial data is used to audit and de-bias recognition systems for safer tech.
Next-Gen Battery Breakthrough
Discover how a new membrane boosts performance in future energy storage.
From Idea to Impact
Meet TEO founders turning bold ideas into real-world ventures.