Any company, federal research and development organization, or government-operated contractor laboratory can become a sponsor of the center. The annual fee schedule is as follows:

  • Full Members: Pay an annual fee of $50,000 and receive one vote on the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB). Full Members may opt to pay for two full memberships ($100,000) annually, gaining two votes on the IAB.
  • Associate Members: Pay an annual fee of $25,000 and receive one-half vote on the Industrial Advisory Board.
  • Affiliate Members: Provide an approved in-kind contribution instead of an annual fee. Affiliate Members have no voting rights and no access to royalty-free licensing of the center Intellectual Property.

For additional information on becoming a member, please contact:

  • Center Director: Dr. Sobolev – (414-229-3198)- Sobolev@uwm.edu
  • Center Industry Liaison Officer: Dr. Bruce Ramme- (414-251-6901) -bwramme@uwm.edu