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Drivers Safety Research Institute and University of Madison Lunar Vehicle Collaboration

University of Iowa simulator helps design vehicles for future moon travel

Monday, April 20, 2026
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IDT unveils next-generation sequencing tools aimed at advancing cancer research

Monday, March 2, 2026
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Integrated DNA Technologies, Ansa Biotechnologies collaborate on longer DNA constructs

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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BVC tenants win prizes at UI JPEC Innovation Challenge

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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IEDA awards $100,000 to Pani Clean and Halide Biologics

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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VIDA Partners with Riverain Technologies to Extend Best-of-Breed AI Imaging for Life Sciences

Sunday, November 30, 2025
SunHydrogen in China

SunHydrogen Expands on Collaboration with CNBM’s CTF Solar GmbH at China International Import Expo

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
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Integrated DNA Technologies and Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Partner to Advance Cancer Research Through Automated NGS Workflows

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Michal Brzus at JPEC AI Pitch Competition

Two startups split top honors at Iowa JPEC’s first AI pitch competition

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Upcoming Events

Events

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Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center
Food Truck Tuesdays feature a rotating lineup of local food trucks on the third Tuesday of each month, May through October, at the BioVentures Center.
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Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center
Food Truck Tuesdays feature a rotating lineup of local food trucks on the third Tuesday of each month, May through October, at the BioVentures Center.
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Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center
Food Truck Tuesdays feature a rotating lineup of local food trucks on the third Tuesday of each month, May through October, at the BioVentures Center.

Past Events

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Iowa Nurse Innovators Roadshow

Thursday, November 20, 2025 3:00pm to 8:00pm
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!
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Iowa Nurse Innovators Roadshow

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:30pm to 3:00pm
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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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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Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park – Maggie’s Wood Fired Pizza

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for Food Truck Tuesdays at the Research Park featuring Maggie's Wood Fired Pizza.

Take your food to go, or stick around and enjoy it with others! Indoor seating will be available in the BioVentures Center conference rooms, along with outdoor tables and chairs (weather permitting).

About Maggie's Wood Fired Pizza:
Wood-fired pizza made with fresh, local ingredients served in Iowa City.

Details:

Tuesday, Oct. 21

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park: El Gringo Loco

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for Food Truck Tuesdays at the Research Park featuring El Gringo Loco.

Take your food to go, or stick around and enjoy it with others! Indoor seating will be available in the BioVentures Center conference rooms, along with outdoor tables and chairs (weather permitting).

About El Gringo Loco:
El Gringo Loco specializes in tasty street tacos, burritos, quesadillas, flautas, and other Mexican delights.

Details:

Tuesday, Sept. 16

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p...

Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park – Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQ promotional image

Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park – Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQ

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center

Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for Food Truck Tuesdays at the Research Park featuring Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQ.

Take your food to go, or stick around and enjoy it with others! Indoor seating will be available in the BioVentures Center conference rooms, along with outdoor tables and chairs (weather permitting).

About Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQ:
Savor Authentic Fusion! Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQ specializes in fiery Jamaican spices & smoky American BBQ perfection.

Det...