UW-Milwaukee raising $400K to invest in startups created by students, faculty

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Research Foundation is trying to raise $400,000 that would be used to invest in startup companies involving UWM faculty, students or staff that have licensed intellectual property through the foundation. The university's Bridge Grant Program will help commercialize innovations developed at UWM. The funds can be focused on translational research, proof of concept, and startup formation and growth. “This is a great opportunity to accelerate strong ideas at…