From Feasibility to Funding
The Center for Technology Commercialization provides no-cost one-on-one assistance to early-stage emerging technology businesses throughout Wisconsin. From agriculture to biotechnology, Center consultants are experts in commercialization processes. We have over 60 years of combined experience and have supported clients in acquiring over $195 million in federal and additional funding.
Our organization was created in 2005 under the name of the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network in order to bring together advocates of economic development and experts in technology and commercialization to work with our clients and help them achieve success.
CTC Programs
Get Actionable Feedback on your Proposal
This free service helps clients increase their potential for federal funding. Our multidisciplinary panels mimic the federal agency’s review process and taps reviewers with experience in SBIR/STTR funding, technology commercialization and/or technical expertise.
Phase 0 SBIR Assistance Grants
SBIR Assistance micro-grants are aimed at technology and research-based Wisconsin businesses that intend to apply for SBIR federal funds. The grants typically cover up to 75% of the costs, limited to $4500, incurred by a business in hiring an approved, independent third-party to assist in the development of a federal SBIR research and development proposal.
Matching Grants for Wisconsin Awardees
WEDC created the competitive SBIR Advance program to provide state match funding (up to $275K), training and other resources to Wisconsin businesses to advance the commercialization of SBIR/STTR-funded technology and expedite economic and job creation impact in Wisconsin.
Funds to Get You Phase II/Venture Ready
SBIR Assistance micro-grants are aimed at technology and research-based Wisconsin businesses who intend to apply for SBIR federal funds. The grants typically cover up to 75% of the costs, limited to $4500, incurred by a business in hiring an approved, independent third-party to assist in the development of a federal SBIR research and development proposal.
