BioForward says tech hub initiatives ‘advancing swiftly’
Leaders of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub say three of the effort’s main initiatives are “advancing swiftly” as partners leverage state and federal dollars to boost the sector.
Lead partner BioForward yesterday announced projects are underway to drive workforce development in Madison and Milwaukee, bolster statewide networks for biotech startups, and further develop cancer care innovation in Waukesha through GE HealthCare.
The state’s tech hub effort has landed $49 million in federal funding and was provided $7.5 million in matching funds from the state under legislation Gov. Tony Evers signed into law last year.
Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin, says the progress being made wouldn’t have been possible without the state support as well as industry partners and higher education. In a statement yesterday, she called the tech hub initiative “a launchpad for advancing national and economic security for the United States through statewide collaboration, job creation, and industry leadership.”
