Grainger Institute for Engineering

Moving research forward, from remarkable to market

CREATING NEW PATHWAYS

It starts with an aha moment. It continues with curiosity. And with the right support, the pursuit of knowledge can take us anywhere. That’s why the re-envisioned Grainger Institute for Engineering (GIE) is here—creating innovative pathways—to help you take your aha moments as far as they can go: from exploring risky ideas to conducting well-funded research, from disclosure to launching a startup.

As we kick off an exciting new chapter, we’ve made it our mission to create accessible, equitable, traversable pathways between untested ideas, remarkable discoveries, tech transfer, and entrepreneurship.

 

left: text saying welcoming a new director with a quote from GIE Director Oliver Schmitz saying “I am excited to lead the Grainger Institute for Engineering into a new era. Though our mission is new, we remain a champion of engineering researchers at the University of Wisconsin—Madison. Our new, streamlined approach will support the College of Engineering’s vision with innovative, project-based support—available to everyone—in research, industry engagement, and entrepreneurship. And like scientific research, GIE and the pathways we create will continue to evolve.” right: picture of Oliver standing with his hand on a balcony

PROVIDING INNOVATIVE SUPPORT

Embarking on untested ideas may seem risky, but groundbreaking discoveries start with first steps. GIE supports the incubation of seedling research to help aha moments materialize.

Remarkable discoveries make for untold possibilities. Whether building capacity for big proposals or exploring pathways to disclosure or startup, GIE can help translate engineering breakthroughs into practice.

Once research has matured into a consistent effort or consolidated research center, GIE can provide resources and support vital to continued success and the nucleation of new research.