Biotechnology, medical/biomedical research, microelectronics, software and other computer-related firms dominate Dane County's research community; nearly 350 businesses employ more than 18,000 people.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has the highest research budget of any university in the nation for non-classified research. It maintains numerous resources for businesses interested in accessing research facilities and programs.

Available from other resources are grants, venture capital and loans to help businesses further their research and development goals. "A Greater Madison Area High-Tech Companies Directory" is published by Madison Gas & Electric Company (MG&E) and the City of Madison. To obtain a directory at a nominal fee, contact MG&E's Economic Development Unit at (608) 252-7116, or e-mail jmohrbacher@mge.com.

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