Madison, WI – Ubicept, a company with its foundational technology developed at University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been selected as one of two winners in the inaugural TitletownTech Startup Draft, securing a $1 million investment from the Green Bay–based venture capital firm.
According to TitletownTech, “the TitletownTech Startup Draft, launched in February, attracted nearly 1,000 applications from startups across almost all 50 states, spanning key industries such as advanced manufacturing, energy, supply chain, digital health, water, and sports.”
The selection of Ubicept highlights the vital role of the Universities of Wisconsin in driving innovation in Wisconsin and beyond. The direct link to research and development originating at UW-Madison highlights the university’s strength in translating academic discoveries into real-world solutions.
This investment further strengthens the connection between academic research and industry in Wisconsin, demonstrating how university expertise can fuel economic development and attract significant investment.
“The selection of a UW-Madison-linked company in this TitletownTech initiative, backed by the Green Bay Packers and Microsoft, signifies the university’s pivotal role in the state’s future,” said Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman. “The recognition also highlights the caliber of research and entrepreneurial spirit fostered at UW-Madison and across the Universities of Wisconsin.”