Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation (CATI)

CATI was founded in June 2001 as a private, non-profit 501(c) 3 entity by academic, workforce development, and economic development organizations in Southeastern Wisconsin. CATI’s vision is to be a source of innovation for entrepreneurs, companies, and students seeking new opportunities by harnessing the research and development engine of U.S. industry. At its core, CATI is a unique tech transfer model designed to leverage private industry intellectual property by acquiring late-stage technologies via out-licensing, joint venture, or donation, and matching those with the strategic strengths of the regional economy.

CATI FOCUS

CATI has three focus areas:

• Technology Transfer

Assisting existing companies and entrepreneurs with assessing and acquiring needed technology and know-how transfer.

• Facilitating Focused Education

Providing application-based educational experiences linking businesses with students.

• Entrepreneurial Development

Assisting entrepreneurs and inventors with commercializing more value-added products to be competitive in a global marketplace.

For more information about CATI programs and services, visit their web site at www.thecati.com , or call Matt Wagner at 262-898-7512.