A recent study measured the annual economic impact of UW–Madison at $15 billion – and highlighted the creation of 311 UW-related start-up companies supporting nearly 25,000 jobs.
Upon release of the study Chancellor Rebecca Blank said, "The University of Wisconsin has thrived because of the investment Wisconsin’s taxpayers and leaders have made over many generations. In turn, we are now a major economic driver. This study shows that there is no doubt that a strong UW–Madison is essential to the growth of Wisconsin’s economy.”
