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

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Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, June through October, for a rotating lineup of local food trucks at the Iowa Research Park.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).2025 Schedule:June 17 – Maggie’s Wood Fire PizzaJuly 15Aug. 19 – Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQSept. 16Oct. 21 – Maggie’s Wood Fire Pizza Stay tuned for additional...
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 the third Tuesday of each month, June through October, for a rotating lineup of local food trucks at the Iowa Research Park.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).2025 Schedule:June 17 – Maggie’s Wood Fire PizzaJuly 15August 19 – Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQSeptember 16October 21 – Maggie’s Wood Fire PizzaStay tuned for...
Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park promotional image

Food Truck Tuesdays at the Iowa Research Park

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm
UI Bioventures Center
Join us on the third Tuesday of each month, June through October, for a rotating lineup of local food trucks at the Iowa Research Park.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).2025 Schedule:June 17 – Maggie’s Wood Fire PizzaJuly 15August 19 – Rodney's Jamaican Jerk & BBQSeptember 16October 21 – Maggie’s Wood Fire PizzaStay tuned for...

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