University of Iowa Research Park | Office of Innovation | The University of Iowa

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Companies nurtured

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Companies at the park

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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

Latest News

Startup iotaMotion raises $2 million to develop surgical robotics for cochlear implantation

Monday, August 21, 2017

Coralville's HLT raises $8 million investment

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Garage Band: Flash cards for the future, Higher Learning Technologies apps used worldwide

Monday, May 22, 2017

Groundbreaking Medical Communication Advancement Calls Iowa Home

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Innovas Technologies builds a better ball

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Integrated DNA Technologies signs Swiss distributor agreement

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Corridor companies among 2017 Prometheus Award honorees. Congrats to HLT For Winning Mobile App of the Year!

Friday, April 21, 2017

CONNECTFIVE TO HOST 10TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Events

Discover the Driving Safety Research Institute | Discover Your University

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 9:00am to 10:00am

National Advanced Driving Simulator Building

The University of Iowa Driving Safety Research Institute (DSRI) is home to the National Advanced Driving Simulator, one of the world's largest and most advanced driving simulators, as well as a fleet of on-road research vehicles. As part of the College of Engineering, DSRI investigators aim to make our roads safer by researching the connections between humans and vehicles. Their areas of expertise include driver behavior; automated vehicle technology; drugged, drowsy, and distracted driving...

SSBCI Lunch + Learn

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:30am to 1:00pm

UI Bioventures Center

Learn about the $96 million investment to support small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Discover the Iowa Lions Eye Bank | Discover Your University

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 3:00pm to 4:30pm

UI Bioventures Center

The Sept. 18 Iowa Lions Eye Bank tour is currently full. Please consider attending a different event or click the sign-up link below to join the waitlist – spots may come open. Iowa Lions Eye Bank (ILEB), part of the UI Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, is the only eye bank in the state of Iowa and supports all 99 counties. ILEB visitors are invited to learn how eye bank staff recover, evaluate, process, and distribute ocular tissue donated by generous individuals for use in...