The advice and guidance we have received from WEN regarding a new technology to expand our business has been extremely beneficial to our company. Without WEN, this project would not have happened!"

Mission

WEN's mission is to spur new venture creation and existing business growth in Wisconsin through seamless and integrated access to entrepreneurial resources, programs and services.

WEN Regional Centers

Eau Claire
Green Bay
Milwaukee
Madison

WEN Regional Centers support technology-based start-ups and existing companies by providing confidential guidance and advice regarding:

• University scientific and technical expertise, facilities and equipment
• Technology transfer opportunities from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, WiSys, and federal laboratories
• Federal research and development opportunities (federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs)
• Capital investments (debt and equity)
• Referral to angel and early stage investors
• Patents and intellectual property
• Technology and market assessments
• Technology commercialization strategies

Ms. Pat Dillon is the Northwest Regional Director (Eau Claire) and can be reached at 715-836-3636, or by email at dillonp@uwec.edu. To learn more about WEN, please visit www.wenportal.org.