Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement

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Where Partnerships Begin

The Office of Corporate Relations & Economic Engagement (OCREE) is the front door to UW–Stout Polytechnic for anyone outside of the university. The OCREE not only houses several outward‑facing centers, but also helps partners connect with the right people, programs, labs, and services across campus. Whether you’re a business, nonprofit, government agency, community group, or entrepreneur, we make it easy to find the support you need.

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Discover Our Centers

Our Centers create partnerships that fuel innovation, build workforce capacity, and offer practical solutions that organizations need to thrive.

External Partner Projects

Innovative business, industry, and community based partnerships that produce solutions to real-world challenges

Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center

Helping Wisconsin manufacturers grow, increase profits, and compete in the global marketplace.

Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Artificial Intelligence

Expert manufacturing guidance for industry and AI services designed for all businesses & organizations

Center for Innovation & Development

Support for entrepreneurs, start-ups, and inventors to move your idea from concept to reality

Center for Limnological Research & Rehabilitation (CLRR)

Helping communities diagnose water issues, monitor environmental changes, and create plans that support cleaner, safer, and more enjoyable waterways

Center for Sustainable Communities

Partnering with small rural communities to foster civic engagement, build strong local economies, and steward natural resources.

Fab Lab

A workspace for creative, high-tech innovators and people with a need to design, prototype and build things.