Educational Institutions:  The University of Wisconsin -Madison is recognized as one of the nation's top research universities. The region is also home to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, University of Wisconsin-Rock County, Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Edgewood College, Blackhawk Technical College, and Madison Area Technical College. Technology Support: Along with the education system, there are numerous entrepreneur and small business support networks, including the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership, UW Corporate relations, Erdman Center for Manufacturing and Technology Management, Biotechnology (BioStar) at UW Madison, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), Wisconsin Innovation Network, and Wisconsin Technology Council  Transportation:  Interstate highways link the region to Milwaukee, Chicago and the Twin Cities. The Dane County Regional Airport offers a full range of flights to regional, national and international destinations.