BioForward Member Directory

Nestled between Madison and Milwaukee, Jefferson County is an ideal haven for biohealth and advanced manufacturing enterprises. Boasting a strategic location and robust infrastructure, the county provides fertile ground for innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive environment for research, development and growth. With a mix of urban amenities and natural beauty, coupled with a business-friendly environment and commitment to economic development, Jefferson County beckons as a prime destination for companies seeking a thriving ecosystem.

Kendrick Labs has been carrying out protein electrophoresis as a service for academia, NIH and biotech companies since 1987. Our mission is to help clients solve proteomic problems quickly and economically, especially problems which require 2-dimensional gel electrophoresis. Our service functions nationwide via low-cost express mail, toll-free phone, and e-mail.

The Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood is the revitalization and transformation of 107 acres of vacant land in the heart of Kenosha, Wisconsin. The KIN is a collaborative, mixed-use project that is defining and delivering a regional destination with sustainable, innovation-focused office, medical, educational, residential and recreational space that meets the unique needs of neighbors, the broader Kenosha community, visitors and end-users.

Kivi Bio is a business development company providing services and products to the bioprocessing industry.

Kraemer Brothers, LLC has been a construction leader in Wisconsin since 1948. A leader in biotechnology and life sciences construction since the 1980s, we continue to build innovative labs, clean rooms, manufacturing, and storage/distribution facilities to help companies grow and expand. We bring the skills, experience, technology, and horsepower of any large national builder, combined with the attention and priority you’d receive from a small company. Bigger isn’t better, but better is.

Leo Cancer Care develops innovative upright radiation therapy solutions that are set to improve clinical efficiencies and the patient and clinician experience. Leo Cancer Care prides itself on being the more human way to deliver radiation therapy by making it more accessible than ever before.

We develop, manufacture, and sell products for gene cloning and genomics. To help keep our mission-critical projects on target and moving quickly, LGC has brought together all of our genomics technologies into a single, unified portfolio: Biosearch Technologies. By integrating our many strengths, we can deliver more comprehensive, competitive, and innovative support across our entire genomics workflow and at every stage of your product development pipeline. From R&D through to large-scale commercialization, our products and services scale up when you do.

Comprehensive range of drug development services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. As the drug development business of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp) and the world's most comprehensive drug development service company, we have helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop 49 of the top 50 prescription drugs in the marketplace today. Because of our broad experience and specialized expertise, we're in a unique position to supply insights that go above and beyond testing. Together with our clients, we create solutions that transform potential into reality.

Lean Design Werks provides custom industrial automation solutions for the medical industry and related sectors. Our expertise in developing tailored systems—from surface finishing to lean work cells—enables us to create equipment that significantly enhances operational efficiency and product quality. We offer a unique line of affordable, portable palletizing equipment and gantry systems to maximize production lines. These innovative solutions integrate seamlessly with our surface finishing technologies and lean work cells, facilitating flexible and efficient product handling while ensuring streamlined workflows and optimized output. A key highlight of our offerings is our robotic integration services, featuring Universal Robot (UR) and Fanuc systems. These advanced robotic solutions enhance automation capabilities, allowing for precise handling and processing of products. By leveraging cutting-edge robotics, we empower businesses to improve their manufacturing processes, ensuring consistent results and compliance with stringent industry standards. At Lean Design Werks, we drive progress and excellence in every project.

As an insurance broker, M3 helps you manage risk, purchase insurance, and provide benefits to your employees. We partner with clients on everything from property & casualty and employee benefits to personal lines, executive benefits, and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP) is the economic development agency for the eight-county Madison Region with a vision to create a dynamic environment where people and businesses thrive. MadREP's mission is a five-plank platform, which includes economic competitiveness, innovation & entrepreneurship, human capital, marketing, and leadership & diversity. Through these five goal areas, MadREP and its partners aim to proactively and strategically position the region to take advantage of economic opportunities. MadREP's economic development services include management of a regional business retention and expansion program, response to location prospect inquiries, coordination and expansion of resources for entrepreneurs, facilitation of business/education roundtables, marketing to national and international audiences for both exports and foreign direct investment, and mapping of supply chains and data dashboards for priority industry sectors.

Madison's Central Business Improvement District ('the BID') represents more than 370 businesses and 250 property owners. It is dedicated to supporting the economic vitality, safety and vibrancy of downtown Madison. We serve the greater State Street, Capitol Square and First Settlement district, working collaboratively with property owners, small businesses and city stakeholders to make downtown Madison the best place to shop, dine, work, live and explore. As a special assessment district, we provide important services, including marketing, public programming, small business support and storefront advocacy to ensure a thriving downtown.

Madison Area Technical College is a public technical and community college based in Madison, Wisconsin. It serves students in parts of 12 counties in south-central Wisconsin. With over 180 training programs in 11 arear of study, Madison College prepares students to join the workforce or transfer to a four-year university.

Madison Development Corporation manages several loan funds available to growing or start-up businesses that cannot fully meet the underwriting standards of private commercial lenders. MDC's lending programs are partly funded by the City of Madison Community Development Block Grant Program.

Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) generates and distributes electricity to 159,000 customers in Dane County and purchases and distributes natural gas to 169,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties. MGE's roots in the Madison area date back more than 150 years. As your community energy company, we are committed to this area and its people.

Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals is a multibillion dollar specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on our mission: Managing Complexity. Improving Lives. We provide medicines to address unmet patient needs, stemming from nearly 150 years of using our unique strengths, experience and expertise to help improve people's lives.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. Through the formation of hearts and minds, Marquette prepares our 11,100 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional students to lead, excel and serve as agents of positive change. And, we deliver results. Ranked in the top 20% of national universities, Marquette is recognized for its undergraduate teaching, innovation and career preparation as the sixth-best university in the country for job placement. Our focus on student success and immersive, personalized learning experiences encourages students to think critically and engage with the world around them. When students graduate with a Marquette degree, they are truly prepared and called to Be The Difference. Partnering for impact through Corporate Engagement and Technology Transfer, the Economic Engagement team in the Office of University Relations fosters enduring relationships, solves challenges, and delivers innovation. We bring value to corporate partners through agile programs designed to meet their R&D, talent, and upskilling needs. Through technology transfer we transform Marquette discoveries into products and services for public benefit. We connect Marquette go-getters with our internal and regional innovation ecosystem, and ignite, champion, and support a growing portfolio of startups.

Educates and develops the next generation of physicians and scientists: discovers and translates new knowledge in the biomedical sciences and provides cutting-edge interdisciplinary and compassionate clinical care of the highest quality

Medix Life Sciences is a leading staffing agency specializing in the life sciences industries of Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Medical Device. With over 20 years of experience, Medix provides flexible staffing solutions and recruitment services to organizations in Wisconsin and across the United States. They offer a wide range of staffing options, including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements for R&D, Quality, Engineering, Validation, and Manufacturing departments.

Our vision is to make a difference in the lives of people globally through our innovative medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, consumer care and animal health products. We aspire to be the best healthcare company in the world and are dedicated to providing leading innovations and solutions for tomorrow.

Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) delivers more than just innovation. We are a full service manufacturing facility. Owning the entire product development process, from discovery to scale-up, we have the capabilities to customize to fit your needs.