The WCIC began as a University of Wisconsin Center housed in an industrial plant transformation site that was generously donated by Monsanto in 2017.
We have successfully transformed over 20 crop species for hundreds of global clients, including public universities and private companies. Our comprehensive services include construct development, plant analysis, and delivery of T1 seeds (plantlets for hemp). We support future generation advancements to get homozygous seed.
A crop biotechnology facility serving public and private researchers in the United States and globally!
We are hiring: WCIC Business Development Director
Apply through the job description link to be considered for the position. Please do not use the “Contact Us” button for applications.
Join the Ellison Lab for a field day about the latest hemp research being conducted here at the UW.
The event will be held Thursday, August 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station (N695 Hopkins Road, Arlington, WI 53911). Coffee and donuts will be available starting at 8:30 a.m. Register here.
The 16th International Association for Plant Biotechnology Congress 2026 is happening in Saskatoon, Canada, July 26-30.
Thank you for being part of our journey as we celebrate this milestone and look ahead to the next decade.
UW scientists genetically editing Badger hemp lines with USDA approval
The WCIC received deregulation from the USDA for 3 gene-edited hemp lines, which will allow field cultivation without special permits
Additional Gene Edited Hemp Lines From the WCIC Team that Recently Received USDA/APHIS Non-Regulated Status!
Badger PMR – Powdery Mildew Resistant Variety
Badger Zero – Cannabinoid-Free Variety
UW ranked No. 2 public university in the U.S. by Time magazine