Upcoming Events

Events

Structuring for Success: Legal Tools for Healthcare Inventors and Startups promotional image

Structuring for Success: Legal Tools for Healthcare Inventors and Startups

Friday, November 7, 2025 2:00pm to 7:00pm
Courtyard Marriott University Heights, The Heights Rooftop Ballroom & Patio
Half-day event designed to equip startup founders and students with essential legal insights for launching and growing successful ventures.
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Iowa Nurse Innovators Roadshow

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 11:30am to 2:00pm
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
Join the Office of Innovation for the 2025 Iowa Nurse Innovators Roadshow, a two-day event across Iowa where seasoned nurse innovators will share their stories, and emerging nurse innovators will pitch their ideas!
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Iowa Nurse Innovators Roadshow

Thursday, November 20, 2025 2:00pm to 7:00pm
University of Iowa Health Care University Campus
Join the Office of Innovation for the 2025 Iowa Nurse Innovators Roadshow, a two-day event across Iowa where seasoned nurse innovators will share their stories, and emerging nurse innovators will pitch their ideas!

Past Events

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Lunch & Learn: Mental Health and You

Thursday, October 10, 2024 12:15pm to 1:00pm
UI Bioventures Center

Head to Toe: The Ripple Effect of Mental Health on the Body

The University of Iowa Research Park is hosting a free informational session exploring the balance between mental health and physical health. Join the presentation and discussion where we will:

Examine data on the impact of mental health on physical health conditions Recognize signs of mental health impacting physical health and overall wellness Review strategies to improve mental and physical wellness

Session is free to attend...

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2024 CBB Annual Conference

Friday, September 27, 2024 (all day)
College of Pharmacy Building

Whether you are a student, professional, faculty, or member of the public audience interested in science & biotechnology, ALL ARE WELCOME! We have implemented a new online registration form for this year.

Students, undergraduate or graduate, are encouraged to participate in our annual Poster Presentation Competition for a chance to receive one of our many awards this year, a great way to boost your résumé!

The competition will have awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners, and an honorable...

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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...

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SSBCI Lunch + Learn

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

Did you know that Iowa has a $96 million investment from the Department of Treasury to support Iowa's small businesses, including startups, manufacturers, and businesses owned by veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds?

Join us for a free lunch-and-learn informational panel event at The University of Iowa Research Park, BioVentures Center on Wednesday, Sept. 18 to learn about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) programs. The panel is made up of leaders from the...

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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...

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Meet the NCI program director for SBIR and learn how to leverage SBIR/STTR funding for your project

Monday, September 9, 2024 10:00am to 12:00pm
Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building

The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs support small businesses across the United States to develop innovative cancer technologies with strong potential to help people live longer, healthier lives. The programs are a critical source of non-dilutive financing for early-stage companies, providing over $200M in fiscal year 2024 to develop next generation technologies. Registration is required. Please reg...