BioForward Member Directory

Voximetry is a Healthtech software company committed to advancing dosimetry-guided Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (DG-RPT). With Torchâ„¢, we aim to improve patient outcomes by moving beyond population-based models and making it simpler for clinicians to develop patient-specific RPT treatment options.

Powered by AI, updated through active machine learning, and curated by human subject matter expertise. Our proprietary knowledge base consolidates millions of existing studies, data points, and experiences from decades of scientific and biomedical research into a concise yet comprehensive database of human health predictors. It then regularly extracts, updates, analyzes, and identifies directional relationships between predictive and modifiable lifestyle factors, health conditions, and diseases, including managing multiple conditions at the same time. A user-friendly database unlocks OneHealth’s potential, providing the foundation for countless health prediction, prevention, and management tools. Whether designed for patient, provider, or health-focused professional use, OneHealth’s tools remain focused on reducing the onset and severity of chronic and infectious diseases throughout our communities.

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.

Waseen specializes in the custom blending and packaging of microbial products for human and non-human applications.

Wautoma Biotech LLC designs, develops, and manufactures high quality processing solutions for the life sciences market with best in class service.

Founded in 1931, Westphal & Co. is a full service electrical & technology contractor from our headquarters in Madison, WI. We also have locations in Milwaukee, Janesville and Dubuque, Iowa. Our preconstruction department supports projects even before a Basis of Design is created. Construction of research facilities requires attention to detail and a documented process to ensure a smooth transition through validation. Westphal and it’s low voltage division Globalcom Technologies have completed work at many of the science and technology companies in the area. Our Globalcom Technologies is a technology contractor specializing in structured cabling, access control, security/CCTV, and cellular enhancement projects. In addition to construction, we also provide full design build/design assist services, AutoCAD layout, Information Modeling (BIM), and other engineering services such as arc-flash and thermal imaging studies using SKM software.

Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, WiCell is a supporting organization of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a world leader in the area of human pluripotent stem cell research. WiCell is a nonprofit organization established in 1999 to advance stem cell technologies. The global leader in cell banking, characterization testing and distribution of stem cell lines, WiCell builds on these core strengths by also providing characterization testing for a wide variety of cell types, clinical grade stem cell lines, quality control testing, contract cell banking and long-term LN2 storage services.

WiSolve is a non-profit organization composed of postdoctoral researchers and graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. WiSolve provides research-based business recommendations to address challenging problems in the Madison business community. Simultaneously, WiSolve consultants acquire business acumen and experience to further their professional development.

WiSys is a nonprofit organization that works with faculty, staff, students and alumni of the UW System to facilitate cutting-edge research programs, develop and commercialize discoveries and foster a spirit of innovative and entrepreneurial thinking across the state.

Windfall Consulting is a collaborative design and engineering company specializing in enterprise electronic security and network infrastructure.

Wingspan Development Group (Wingspan) is an experienced, full-service real estate development and investment firm that delivers high-quality projects across multiple real estate segments. Wingspan develops experiential commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily properties across the United States, with completed projects in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Florida. What makes us special is that we are just as committed to our investment in people as we are to our boutique and large-scale developments. Whether it is our fund investors, team members, partners, retail tenants, or residents, at Wingspan, we always lay the foundation for positive, long-term relationships. Out team succeeds because we are hands-on, seasoned, responsive, and invested at every level.

For over 50 years, Winland has been a trusted leader in critical-environment monitoring for environment-dependent assets. In conjunction with our partners, we work with pharmaceutical, healthcare, research, food service, agricultural, and manufacturing industries. Our cloud solution, INSIGHT, protects perishable assets against loss and ensures data-logging compliance for organizations with regulated storage conditions. INSIGHT delivers early incident detection via email and text notification, standardized response protocols, reporting, and the remote management of critical-condition environments and inventory.

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), established in 1925 as the world's first university-based technology transfer office, is a private, non-profit supporting organization to UW Madison. It supports world-class research at the university by protecting the intellectual property of its faculty, staff and students, and licensing their discoveries to companies for commercial use to benefit humankind.

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.

The Wisconsin Rare Disease Alliance believes every person with a rare disease in Wisconsin should have the best health outcomes and quality of life possible. Comprised of families, clinicians, researchers, businesses, and allies, the coalition is a platform to engage and inform decision makers. Our focus areas are in improving and shortening the diagnostic odyssey, improving access to treatment and care, and accelerating the development of new treatments for rare conditions in Wisconsin.

Together Forward! For more than 75 years, the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional & Executive Development (CPED) has helped individuals and organizations move forward through immersive, hands-on professional development programs and custom development solutions. We work alongside individuals and organizations to deeply understand their needs so that together we can find the right blend of coaching, consulting, assessments, and development programs that drive sustainable change.

The Wisconsin Startup Coalition will proactively advocate to policy makers on behalf of entrepreneurs to improve the early-stage ecosystem, accelerating the process that takes innovative ideas and empowers them to become Wisconsin businesses.

The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce is a membership-based business organization serving veterans and military families by providing resources to support veteran-owned and veteran-friendly businesses across Wisconsin. On behalf of our members, we serve as an advocate for Wisconsin’s veteran business community, and promote economic opportunity for military veterans, military families, and veteran-friendly businesses.

We are operating in stealth mode as we establish experimentation facilities in Madison, WI. We will publish further information on the company’s activities and progress in due course. We are a capable and very experienced team, now working to establish our internal experimentation capabilities.

Since 1985 Women's International Pharmacy has focused on custom-compounded bioidentical hormones. With over 142,000 formulas, experienced compounding pharmacists, and a hands-on role in the patient-practitioner-pharmacy triad, we strive to ensure that our high-quality bioidentical hormone medications provide optimum hormone balance. Women’s International Pharmacy makes every decision with the unwavering commitment to helping individuals find solutions to their unique healthcare needs. Today our goals are the same as when we started: to use the highest-quality ingredients to compound a unique medication at a reasonable price and to support patients with exceptional customer service. Our experience has taught us that not all conditions may be addressed with “one-size-fits-all” solutions, and custom-compounded bioidentical hormone therapies may be beneficial.

XLock Biosciences, LLC (XL) develops novel engineered chemokine proteins that have therapeutic utility through well-understood biological mechanisms. XL’s lead compound, CCL20 Locked Dimer has demonstrated efficacy in preclinical animal models for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Ongoing SBIR Phase II R&D continues to de-risk our lead molecule by establishing preclinical safety and therapeutic efficacy in plaque psoriasis. XL’s approach holds potential to develop follow-on therapeutics for diseases beyond Ps and PsA, involving CCL20 and other chemokine mobilization of various immune cells for other Th17-mediated diseases (e.g., multiple sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), among others,