Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub
We’re positioning Wisconsin as a global leader in personalized medicine and biohealth technology, building a world-class center that merges advanced medical research with practical healthcare applications. We strive to improve patient outcomes by tailoring treatments through precise, data-driven methods, establishing Wisconsin at the forefront of personalized medicine.
United in a Shared Vision
As a consortium of partners, we’re harnessing Wisconsin's strengths in medical technology, research, and manufacturing to drive innovation, economic growth, and healthcare improvements.
National Leadership & Governance
2026 is a pivotal year for the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub (WBTH) as we continue to implement the projects initiated by the $80+ million investment into the hub by federal, state, public, and private partners. The WBTH is focused on scaling our infrastructure, launching direct-to-patient services, and cementing our position as a global leader in personalized medicine.
We are increasing our national visibility through high-impact media presence and by hosting a Multi-Tech Hub summit right here in Wisconsin to foster cross-regional innovation.
Our consortium is committed to the highest standards of transparency, meeting 100% of reporting timelines, and sharing Wisconsin’s best practices with other Tech Hubs across the country
We are actively diversifying our funding through new federal opportunities, state-level partnerships, and sustainable operation models to ensure the Hub's impact lasts for decades.
Five Projects. Collaborative Implementation.
The Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Projects with guidance from the Goveranance Project are working together to solidify Wisconsin's position as a global leader in personalized medicine. They are commited to the following in 2026:
Seamless Data Integration: By mid-2026, we will achieve full technical integration of the WHDH with our partner hospital systems, creating a unified, federated query platform for secure biohealth research.
- Trusted Governance: We are establishing a formal Data Governance Committee and rigorous cybersecurity protocols to ensure all research intake and data usage meets the highest ethical and HIPAA-compliant standards.
Bringing Care to the Community: We are taking personalized medicine on the road this year with the official launch of our mobile care fleet, including a specialized mammography unit.
- Tech-Enabled Health: Users will have access to a customized telehealth platform and the new "CARECompanion" app, ensuring expert consults are delivered in 48 hours or less.
Clinical Integration: We are moving advanced theranostics into routine clinical use at major health systems like UW and Froedtert, directly impacting patient outcomes through measurably positive clinical experiences.
- Proving the Value: By the end of 2026, we will have gathered enough data to complete a comprehensive analysis of the economic and clinical benefits of these workflows, validating Wisconsin’s lead in this space.
Expanding the Talent Pipeline: This year alone we are creating clear pathways into biohealth careers for hundreds of individuals through youth apprenticeships, summer "Earn & Learn" programs, and specialized occupational training.
- Empowering Local Business: Our outreach is focused on growing our network of Milwaukee-based and manufacturing partners, ensuring small business (under 500 employees) engagement in the biohealth ecosystem.
Fueling Startups: We are providing direct support to 18 biohealth startups through the Innovation to Commercialization Pipeline (ICP) and will be adding to that number with direct support to more young companies by the end of the year.
- Infrastructure Growth: To meet the rising demand for lab space, we are launching a major remodeling and expansion of our bio-lab facilities in Madison and expanding these services to the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
Goals and Future Impact
We aim to transform state healthcare and economy through innovation, startup acceleration, genomic advancements, and improved health equity.
Boosting Wisconsin’s economy through innovation and strategic investments.
Accelerating startups with operational support and commercialization resources.
Enhancing healthcare with precise, genomic-based diagnostics and treatments.
Increasing health equity with accessible, culturally sensitive, and targeted healthcare services.
Statewide Support
With robust backing from the state, consortium members, and industry leaders, we’re well-equipped to drive advancements in personalized medicine and biohealth technologies.
- >$27.5M in total investment commitments
- >$7.5M committed by the state
- >$21M committed by the consortium
- >$3.4M committed by the industry
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the Tech Hub: its purpose, goals, strategic location, leadership, and more.
The goals of the Tech Hub include fostering economic growth and global competitiveness through innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic investments. It aims to advance the state’s biohealth sector by enhancing personalized medicine technologies, ensuring equitable access to these advancements, and driving the creation of high-quality jobs.
Wisconsin was identified as an ideal location for the Tech Hub due to its strong historical background in biohealth and medical research, robust manufacturing and precision manufacturing capabilities, and existing cluster of healthcare and biohealth industries. These factors combine to make Wisconsin a powerhouse in biomanufacturing and personalized medicine.
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