Marquette University

BattlePeer Corp. addresses critical gaps in mental health care for veterans by digitizing peerto-peer mentoring programs. Co-developed with community partners by researchers at Marquette and the Medical College of Wisconsin, the BattlePeer App provides veteran peer mentors with tools to identify early warning signs of distress and offers features like mentor-mentee matching and weekly check-ins. The app, developed over a decade with the support of federally funded  research, blends cutting-edge technology with community insights to support veterans transitioning to civilian life.

Venus Rehabilitation Technologies focuses on lower-limb neurorehabilitation for stroke patients. The company’s flagship product, CUped, improves mobility by targeting a patient’s weaker leg independently. The device was developed from research funded by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the National Institutes of Health’s Center for Translation of Rehabilitation Engineering Advances and Technology program. Venus exemplifies how federal support transforms academic research into real-world health care solutions.

Water Intelligence LLC has developed realtime wastewater monitoring technology with the support of the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps grants and the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Technology Transfer grants. The company’s optical flow sensor technology helps municipalities reduce costs, prevent sewer overflows, and mitigate environmental risks.

Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Engines: Dr. Adam Dempsey, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University, researches ways to decarbonize heavy-duty engines by developing methane oxidation systems and alternative fuels. Supported by funding from the ED and the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Dr. Dempsey’s work aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce methane emissions.

Electrifying Aviation and Ground Vehicles: Dr. Ayman EL-Refaie, Werner Endowed Chair in Secure and Sustainable Energy at Marquette University, is advancing rare-earth free electric drivetrains and high-power density motors for aviation and ground vehicles. With over $5 million and an additional $5.6 million in ED funding through the ASCEND program, these research projects respectively address supply chain challenges associated with rare-earth materials, and high-power-density electric drivetrains for hybrid and fully electric planes – helping position the U.S. as a leader in next generation electrification technologies.

BattlePeer Corp. provides scalable peer-support solutions through its app. With plans to expand services to first responders and individuals with chronic illnesses, BattlePeer’s innovative approach improves mental health outcomes while reducing health care costs.

Water Intelligence LLC revolutionizes wastewater management, providing municipalities with real-time data to prevent costly sewer overflows and backups. Water Intelligence’s technology drives economic savings for municipalities while addressing critical public health challenges.

Marquette’s commitment to federally funded research fosters considerable economic growth for Wisconsin and for America. In FY23, Marquette received $34 million in research funding. Marquette University exemplifies how academic research and innovation fuel economic growth. Across a wide array of fields and industries – including mental health, wastewater management, and energy – Marquette’s ecosystem of innovation is creating jobs, attracting investment, and enhancing our nation’s technological leadership on the global stage.