Program:
Marquette University
Intelligent Motion Systems for Industrial Automation
Technology Sectors:
AI & Data Science, Industrial Technologies
The Opportunity: Making Industrial Machines Safer, Smarter, and More Reliable Manufacturers, utilities, and industrial equipment operators are increasingly seeking automation technologies that improve productivity while enhancing safety, precision, and reliability. As robotics and automation expand into safety-critical environments, manufacturers increasingly need intelligent motion-control technologies that overcome limitations in rigidity, reliability, operator fatigue, and system downtime.
Program:
UWM Research Foundation
AI-Enabled Drug Discovery Platform
Technology Sectors:
AI & Data Science, Health & Bio
The Opportunity: Unlocking Previously “Undruggable” Diseases | Protein-protein interactions (PPIs) drive many of the biological pathways involved in cancer, autoimmune disorders, and other serious diseases. Yet many PPIs remain difficult to target because of their complexity and dynamic behavior. As pharmaceutical companies increasingly invest in AI-enabled drug discovery, there is growing demand for platforms that
Program:
Marquette University
Scalable Coaching Infrastructure for Behavior Change
Technology Sectors:
AI & Data Science
Evidence-based coaching, built into software – so anyone can do it right, every time. Behavior change drives outcomes in healthcare and education, yet current tools do not scale, leaving clinicians and faculty without the time or structure to support individuals effectively. MyActionPlans.com embeds evidence-based coaching into existing workflows through a guided, web-based platform that enables
Program:
UWM Research Foundation
Secure‑by‑Design AI for Edge Devices
Technology Sectors:
AI & Data Science
Protecting real‑world AI before it’s exploited As AI moves onto cameras, robots, and sensors, security must be built in—not bolted on. By embedding protection directly into edge operation, this on‑device software helps defend against malicious attacks, reducing risk and enabling broader, safer adoption of AI beyond controlled environments.