The University of Iowa Office of Innovation is dedicated to empowering inventors and entrepreneurs unlocking solutions to help humankind.

We combine entrepreneurial success with services essential to moving research inspired innovations and technologies forward. The Office of Innovation aligns promising UI faculty, graduate students and staff ideas with tools, funding, and expertise to bring their ideas to life.

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Upcoming Events

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.

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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

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 10:00am to 2:00pm
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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