The Madison, Wisconsin Region is an international leader in stem cells, leading research in embryonic and derived cells since University of Wisconsin researcher, Dr. James Thomson, first discovered these cells.

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A Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center serves as the focal point for research in the multi-disciplinary field of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, with as many as 50 UW-Madison faculty engaged in this work.

Because of this leading edge research, UW-Madison is home to the National Stem Cell Bank and WiCell, and hosts the 2008 World Stem Cell Summit.

The strength of our R&D has also positioned the Madison, WI region as a strong leader in the bioscience industry, with stem cell companies like Cellular Dynamics International, Stemina and others—as well as a stronger, more broadly-defined bioscience industry base that includes more than 150 companies.

This is one reason leading industry publication Fierce Biotech called Madison “One of the top five global hotspots for biotech.”

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The Madison, Wisconsin region has approximately 10%
of all biotech companies in the U.S.today.

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The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Corporate Relations, Forward Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Edge, an informal confederation committed to Wisconsin’s economic development efforts and advancing the state’s leadership in stem cell research (wisconsinedge.org), are all strong partners in our region’s thriving bioscience economy.

Entrepreneurial support Systems including the Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association, our Capital Ideas Technology Zone, the Wisconsin Technology Council and the Wisconsin Angel Network help build and support our thriving bio-industry and world class businesses.

If you are interested in moving your career or company to the Madison, Wisconsin Region, contact Thrive at 608-443-1965 or email us for more information.