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SEED Research Program

SEED Research Program

Funds UW Madison spin-out research teams to advance commercialization through faculty-led projects.

OpenWisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub / WiSys (UW System)United StatesEligible in Wisconsin

The State Economic Engagement and Development (SEED) Research Program, now administered by the Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Hub at UW–Madison, funds commercialization research conducted on the Madison campus by faculty or academic staff who hold equity ownership in a Wisconsin-registered company. The program supports the spinoff commercialization pathway by providing non-dilutive grant funding for r…

Commercialization research conducted on the UW–Madison campus that directly facilitates the spinoff commercialization path of a faculty-owned Wisconsin company.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.20 Feb 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.8 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$550K

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: entrepreneurship.wisc.edu