The Discovery Center is the umbrella organization for UW-Stout’s research, outreach, and economic development efforts. The center aids local industry and the community thanks to the extensive expertise of UW-Stout faculty, staff, students and other specialists, fostering discovery and innovation. Among the center's many programs and services are the Fab Lab, a digital fabrication lab that allows users to design, prototype, and built their creations; the Stout Technology and Business Park, a 403-acre mixed-use park; the Manufacturing Outreach Center, which helps regional manufacturers grow; and the Center for Innovation and Development, which helps inventors commercialize their products and technologies.