University Research Park, established in 1984 and located three miles west of the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, is home to more than 126 companies that employ over 3,500 people. The non-profit, internationally recognized research and technology park has 37 buildings with more than 1.8 million square feet of office and laboratory space used by a broad range of start-up companies, many of which are focused on biotechnology. URP's groundbreaking approach and innovative tenant solutions encourage the development and commercialization of new, cutting-edge ideas. Its efforts enhance the state and local economies, while benefiting research and educational programs at the UW-Madison. The park is a partner of UW-Madison, where the world-renowned research faculty holds more scientific patents than at any other public university in the country. The partnership generates great jobs in the community while affording tremendous access and support for URP companies at the university.