Fostering Alliances
The Iowa Centers for Enterprise unites University of Iowa economic development units. Our partner units can connect you with the university’s vast research capabilities and expertise in new product development, business assistance, entrepreneurship, and workforce development:
- John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center: Training, networking, and consultation for entrepreneurs at any level
- UI Small Business Development Center: Counseling, learning, and connections for area businesses with 500 or fewer employees
- University of Iowa Research Foundation: Patents, licensing, and business development for inventors and industry
- University of Iowa Research Park, BioVentures Center, and Technology Innovation Center: Business incubator, lab facilities, and building sites for start-ups and new ventures, particularly in the life sciences and technology

