The University of Iowa Office of Innovation empowers inventors to unlock 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: 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, September 16th from 11:30am – 1:30pm 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, September 1611:30 a.m. – 1...
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, October 21st from 11:30am – 1:30pm 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, October 21st11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m...
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
Join the University of Iowa Office of Innovation for Structuring for Success: Legal Tools for Healthcare Inventors and Startups, a half-day event designed to equip startup founders and students with essential legal insights for launching and growing successful ventures. Hosted in collaboration with Wilson Sonsini—one of the nation’s leading law firms serving technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises—this event will feature in-depth sessions on critical legal topics tailored to innovators...

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