LEVERAGING PROVEN INDUSTRY STRENGTHS TO SHAPE THE FUTURE
Born from a strong foundation in manufacturing and a spirit of discovery, our key industries give an avenue to businesses and an ambitious workforce to do what they do best: advance innovation and build a smarter future. WEDC works to implement strategic initiatives that support businesses within established and emerging industries where Wisconsin exhibits a distinct advantage. We invest in our most competitive established and emerging sectors to help diversify our economy, and through public-private collaboration, we accelerate growth and high quality job creation.
Wisconsin understands how to leverage intersections across complementary fields to build the infrastructure and talent pool necessary for success. We’ve established nationally and internationally recognized centers of excellence in water technology, energy, power and control and other industry sectors to answer the challenges of sustainable resource management throughout the globe. WEDC and its partners across the state help set Wisconsin apart for its comprehensive industry cluster development approach designed to boost our state’s economic performance while solving global challenges.
WEDC PROGRAMS
TARGETED INDUSTRY PROJECT
The Targeted Industry Project (TIP) program provides grants to advance targeted, high-growth business consortia and industry clusters critical to Wisconsin’s economy. These funds support the establishment of centers of excellence for the water, software engineering, cybersecurity and energy, power and control sectors.
FABRICATION LABORATORIES GRANT
This grant allows public schools to purchase equipment, such as 3D printers, laser engravers and plasma cutters, and expand labs in support of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Through Fab Labs, students are equipped with skills that are in high demand in the job market, helping us all thrive in today’s global economy.
WEDC SUCCESS STORIES
HARIBO has selected Kenosha County as the site of its first manufacturing facility in North America and attracting the company to Wisconsin aligns with WEDC’s proactive foreign direct investment strategy. Read More
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While numerous programs in Wisconsin provide support and assistance to startups, Scale Up Milwaukee, a Greater Milwaukee Committee initiative, focuses on helping business in all stages prepare for rapid growth. Read More
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HARIBO has selected Kenosha County as the site of its first manufacturing facility in North America and attracting the company to Wisconsin aligns with WEDC’s proactive foreign direct investment strategy. Read More
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While numerous programs in Wisconsin provide support and assistance to startups, Scale Up Milwaukee, a Greater Milwaukee Committee initiative, focuses on helping business in all stages prepare for rapid growth. Read More
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AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING
Wisconsin’s expanding aerospace sector now has ties to more than 900 companies in nanotechnology, engineering and more.
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Through developments in medical devices, biotechnology and digital health, Wisconsin is addressing global health challenges.
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With renewable energy on the rise, Wisconsin’s 900 energy, power and control companies are evolving to meet the country’s power needs.
Learn MoreFOOD & BEVERAGE
Years of research and innovation have resulted in global recognition for our technological advancements in food science.
Learn MoreFOREST PRODUCTS
Wisconsin forest product companies are focusing reforestation, research and other practices to protect the health of our forests.
Learn MoreMANUFACTURING
Technological advancements in electrical equipment, metal and more have continued to lead industry trends.
Learn MoreWATER TECHNOLOGY
Our access to ample fresh water has put us at the forefront of commercial activity in agriculture, power generation and more.
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