University of Wisconsin–Madison
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B-HIVE

Business Hub for Innovation & Environment

B-HIVE

B-HIVE (formerly the Business Sustainability Leadership Forum) connects industry partners with UW–Madison expertise, research, and talent to advance applied environmental sustainability solutions.

Why engage with B-HIVE?

  • Access expertise – Connect with UW–Madison faculty and researchers working on sustainability issues relevant to industry.
  • Learn from peers – Join conversations with fellow leaders navigating similar challenges and opportunities.
  • Engage student talent – Create meaningful opportunities for students through internships, capstones, and applied projects.
  • Explore collaboration – Identify ways to work together through research connections, showcases, and industry-informed engagement.

Upcoming meetings

B-HIVE convenes twice per year, once in the fall and once in the spring. The 2026 Fall meeting will be held on Friday, October 23, at the AT&T Lounge in the Pyle Center. Questions? Contact info@sustainability.wisc.edu.

Get involved

Are you a sustainability leader at a corporation with strong ties to Wisconsin? We’d love to work with you!

 

Abbott Alliant Energy Alter Metal Recycling American Family Insurance
Findorff Fitzgerald Asset Management Green Worldwide Printing Kohler
Lands’ End MGE MyPath Oshkosh Corporation
Plexus Promega SC Johnson Trane Technologies
Trek U.S. Venture UW Health Veolia
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Wisconsin Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council