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Morrison Weighing Systems new building

Morrison Weighing Systems to fill research park vacancy

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Integrated DNA Technologies Expands Coralville Manufacturing Footprint to Support Growing Global Demand for MRD Solutions

Integrated DNA Technologies Expands Coralville Manufacturing Footprint to Support Growing Global Demand for MRD Solutions

Thursday, April 23, 2026
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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SunHydrogen Opens Japan Office, Formalizing Collaboration with University of Tokyo Researcher Dr. Taro Yamada

Friday, April 10, 2026
Integrated DNA Technologies Expands into Clinical Diagnostics with First In Vitro Diagnostic

Integrated DNA Technologies Expands into Clinical Diagnostics with First In Vitro Diagnostic

Monday, March 23, 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

Upcoming Events

Events

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Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park

Tuesday, June 16, 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, July 21, 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, 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.

Past Events

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Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park

Tuesday, May 19, 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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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.
Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park – Maggie’s Wood Fired Pizza promotional image

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.

BioVentures...

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

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...