WHO IS URP?
University Research Park (URP) provides an atmosphere custom-designed to nurture a productive combination of economic and technological development.
Established in 1984, URP, a University of Wisconsin-Madison affiliate, is an internationally recognized research and technology park that supports early-stage, and growth-oriented businesses in a range of sectors, including engineering, computational and life sciences.
Element Labs | Design: Perkins & Will | Photography copyright: Mark Herboth
WORLD CLASS FACILITIES
Why URP and Madison, Wisconsin are Models for the Next Great Tech Hub
In 2020, University Research Park’s footprint, the portfolio of labs and offices we manage, was 40% larger than it was in 2010. From nascent research in lab petri dishes to scaling players investing in new facilities, Madison’s technology cluster is booming.
LATEST NEWS
Economic and technological development is alive and well at URP, Madison and throughout Wisconsin!
Inside the AI-Powered Classroom: How WSB Instructors Are Transforming Learning
Preparing the next generation of Business Badgers means giving them the tools, knowledge, and skills they need to navigate and lead the AI era. Four WSB instructors share how they’re integrating AI le
03 March, 2026
UW-Madison researchers named 2026 National Academy of Inventors senior members
Congratulations to the University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers named 2026 National Academy of Inventors senior members: Reinier Hernandez, Diego Hernando, Bin Ran & Victor M Zavala!
02 March, 2026
Class Is in Session: Meet the 2026 Madworks Cohort
The 2026 Madworks class is officially in session — and this year's roster does not disappoint. This year's cohort is a mix of food companies and SaaS companies spanning various industries, with two UW
28 February, 2026
Electric Buses Have Passed a Brutal Cold-Weather Test
Overhead chargers on key bus routes in Madison, Wisconsin are enabling the zero-emissions vehicles to run despite freezing conditions.
26 February, 2026
