University of Iowa Research Park

+ 150

Companies nurtured

33

Companies at the park

1600 +

employees affiliated

"We are grateful to the super responsive management and staff of the BVC and encourage academic entrepreneurs to explore the opportunities and support that can help them turn their promising ideas into commercial success."

Michael K. Schultz, Ph.D. - Co-Founder, Chief Science Officer

Start, Grow and Build Here

At The University of Iowa, academic research and economic development work hand in hand. Across the entire campus we have nationally recognized programs in educational testing, simulation, industrial bioprocessing, biomedical imaging, hydraulics, alternative energy, bioinformatics, sustainability, aging, environmental health and more.

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Being able to “catch” someone in the hallway and discuss a problem you may be having is invaluable to keeping projects moving forward. This sharing of ideas, expertise, and equipment makes being located at the Research Park a major benefit for our company.

Greg Petersen - Senior Research Scientist