The Evolution
of Healthcare
is in Wisconsin
Now is an exciting time to be a part of Wisconsin’s biohealth industry – as we lead the evolution of healthcare by charting the path to personalized medicine.
BioForward Wisconsin is the collective voice of Wisconsin’s robust and comprehensive biohealth cluster.
Wisconsin is ranked in the top 10 most livable states
total state economic impact contributed by the biohealth industry
in biohealth jobs compared to state averages
supported by biohealth
Wisconsin is home to a booming biohealth cluster, full of talented people, unique companies, and endless opportunities. BioForward supports the industry through initiatives that foster collaboration, lead advocacy, facilitate education, and promote the region’s opportunities and successes.
Our Work
Positioning the Industry for Growth
BioForward has a central role in helping position the State’s biohealth industry for growth. Through facilitating the interrelationships that drive collaboration, advocacy efforts, savings and reward programs, and investment in unique programs and initiatives, BioForward positions the industry for long-term success.
Networking & Connections
Collaboration
Advocacy
Education
Promoting the Industry/Region
BioForward promotes both the State and the industry to achieve a host of goals. BioForward serves as the collective marketing voice, touting the cluster’s unique and diverse capabilities and earning recognition as a national and international leader. BioForward also helps develop a sense of pride around the region and industry that ripples throughout the State and beyond.
Talent Investment
Thought Leadership
Community
Our Members
Our members represent every step in the biohealth chain
from research through commercialization and include some of the biggest names and most exciting start-ups in the industry.
Our Medallion Members
Featured Member
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Latest News
Invenra’s Novel Antibody INV724 Receives Rare Pediatric Disease and Orphan Drug Designations from the US FDA for Neuroblastoma Treatment
Invenra Inc. is pleased to announce that its innovative bispecific antibody, INV724, developed for the treatment of neuroblastoma, has been...
Honoring Excellence: 2024 Wisconsin Biohealth Awards Spotlight Pioneering Achievements
BioForward Wisconsin is excited to announce the winners of the tenth annual Wisconsin Biohealth Awards, which honor exceptional scientific and...
“WisBusiness: the Podcast” with Jessica Martin Eckerly, CEO and co-founder of Forward BIOLABS in Madison
She discusses a new state-backed initiative called Forward Memberships that aims to help more entrepreneurs in the biohealth sector advance...
Latest Blogs
Calling All Students: Showcase Your Biohealth Communication Skills at the 2024 Wisconsin Biohealth Summit!
Are you passionate about biohealth research? Do you excel in communicating complex ideas in engaging and effective ways? Then BioForward’s...
BioForward Annual Member Meeting 2024: Celebrating Achievements and Looking Ahead
On May 1, 2024, the biohealth community gathered at the Overture Center in Madison, Wisconsin, for BioForward’s Annual Member Meeting. This...
Wisconsin’s Manufacturing Strength Boosts Biohealth Sector
Wisconsin’s strength in biohealth extends well beyond the laboratories where researchers are working to develop new drugs and therapies. The...