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

Latest News

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors Spotlight: Howard Urnovitz

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Darren Miller

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors Spotlight: Steve Davis

Monday, October 9, 2023

Darren Miller

Integrated DNA Technologies and Aldevron® Activate Strategic Partnership to Deliver Key CRISPR Components to Cell and Gene Therapy Developers

Monday, September 18, 2023

Integrated DNA Technologies

Polarean Partners with VIDA to Streamline Adoption of Advanced MRI of the Lungs

Friday, September 8, 2023

Polarean

IDT AT 35: WHERE WE’VE COME FROM, WHERE WE’RE HEADED

Monday, July 31, 2023

Jeff Schmerker

UI medical research hub makes progress on cancer treatments

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Steve Gravelle- for the Gazette

UI secures $704M in external funding in FY23

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Leslie Revaux for IOWANow

STEM in Iowa

Sunday, July 9, 2023

The Gazette

Events

Iowa Nurse Innovators Seminar and Pitch Competition

Thursday, November 14, 2024 1:00pm to 5:00pm

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Join us for the 2024 Iowa Nurse Innovators Seminar and Pitch Competition, where seasoned nurse innovators will share their stories, and emerging nurse innovators will pitch their ideas!

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