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Next generation of natural products and molecular tools, developing reagents for cloning and amplification.

Vaxthera is a Colombian Biotech company with a subsidiary startup in the US. We develop vaccines an therapeutics that will contribute to Colombia and LatinAmerica health sovereignty and positively impact people's health through out the world.
We recently start R & D operations at Forward Bio Labs in collaboration with our UW founder.

A not-for-profit organization that provides blood products, diagnostic laboratory services and basic research.

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.

We discovered and developed the first medicines to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare, life-threatening genetic disease. In addition to clinical development programs in CF, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases.

Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our corporate headquarters is now located in Boston’s Innovation District, and our international headquarters is in London, United Kingdom. We currently employ approximately 2,500 people in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America with nearly two-thirds of our staff dedicated to research and development.

Our mission is to craft an equitable and innovative society by building a vibrant network of diverse talents in the STEAM fields. We are committed to overcoming workplace and visionary obstacles, ensuring access to essential resources, support, and education, and fostering a community where everyone can thrive.

Our core values are:

Social Innovation – We design new solutions that save lives and change systems (from safety devices to tech labs).

Collaboration & Co-Creation – Our programs are built with, not for, communities and partners.

Integrity & Transparency – We own our challenges and keep funders, partners, and members informed.

Consistent Evolution – Our work adapts to tech trends, policy shifts, and community needs.

Leadership & Commitment – We show up with urgency and accountability.

Compassion & Humility – Every innovation centers people, safety, and lived experience.

Persistence & Sustainability – We design solutions that outlast politics, cycles, and trends.

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Strategically part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Waisman Biomanufacturing maintains industry-standard facilities, equipment, and quality systems with a scientific staff that provide a highly flexible and collaborative project management approach. WB has a proven track record for producing high-quality clinical trial material for both large and small biotech companies, universities, and federal agencies for regulatory filings in the US and other global markets.

Waisman Biomanufacturing has manufactured hundreds of clinical grade products since inception in 2001 and has earned a reputation as a strategic partner for cost effective and timely delivery. We strive to meet these high standards with each manufacturing campaign or development program.

Dedicated to Wisconsin's economic growth, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is committed to creating and maintaining a business climate that allows you to maximize your potential. Working with more than 600 statewide partners, including regional economic development organizations, academic institutions, and industry groups, we're enhancing our communities, supporting business development, advancing industry innovation, tapping global markets, and developing a talented workforce to help Wisconsin realize its full economic potential.

Statewide Economic Development Association

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