New AI Collaboration Accelerates Manufacturing Innovation Across Wisconsin
PublishedSeptember 21, 2026
The Microsoft AI Co-Innovation Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a collaborative innovation ecosystem bringing together industry, academia, government, and technology leaders to help Wisconsin companies use AI to solve real-world business challenges. Through hands-on, four-day prototyping sprints, companies—particularly manufacturers—work alongside Microsoft AI engineers and innovation partners to develop practical solutions that can improve productivity, quality, and workplace processes.