Wisconsin’s medical device startup activity is concentrated in two hubs: Madison, driven by UW-Madison research spinouts, and Milwaukee, anchored by the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University.
Madison’s Medical Device Companies
AIQ Solutions develops a medical device technology platform aimed at improving treatment response tracking for patients with complex diseases. HealthMyne provides clinicians with evidence-based imaging insights. Cellara, an early-stage Madison biotech company, develops workflow solutions addressing critical diagnostic issues.
Milwaukee’s Research-Driven Ecosystem
Milwaukee has the highest density of new medical technology companies forming in Wisconsin, largely thanks to research originating at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette University, and UW-Milwaukee. Forward BIOLABS plans to open a pilot office in Milwaukee at the UW-Milwaukee Innovation Accelerator, sharing space with BioForward Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub.
Why It Matters
MedTech remains one of Wisconsin’s clearest startup strengths, alongside AgriTech, manufacturing automation, and SaaS — a track record of academic research translating into commercial device companies rather than a single flagship success story.
See also our Wisconsin insurance startups coverage.
Where is Wisconsin’s medical device startup activity concentrated?
Primarily in Madison, driven by UW-Madison research spinouts like AIQ Solutions and Cellara, and Milwaukee, anchored by the Medical College of Wisconsin and Marquette University.
What is the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub?
It’s a shared innovation space in Milwaukee where Forward BIOLABS plans to open a pilot office alongside BioForward Wisconsin, supporting biotech and medical device startups.
