Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is a Madison, Wisconsin-based technology transfer and investment arm affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. It commercializes university research and deploys capital through WARF Ventures, WARF Accelerator, startup investments and venture fund commitments, with focus across biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and HealthTech. It is relevant for founders building university-derived technologies or seeking commercialization support alongside innovation capital.