UW – Madison
Division of Extension

➤The public education division of the University of Wisconsin, extending the university’s research across the state
➤Education and connections
➤Develop educational programs and activities to help people apply proven research concepts
➤Close the referral loop by increasing awareness of key stakeholders and resources

Extension’s mission is to connect people with the University of Wisconsin. We teach, learn, lead and serve, transforming lives and communities.

Rural Wisconsin Entrepreneurship Initiative

➤Community Economic Development Program received grant funds from Wisconsin Economic Development Organization
➤Three-year grant: 2024-2026
➤Goal is to build out resources to support the development of entrepreneurship in rural Wisconsin, including training cohorts for rural entrepreneurs.