Office of Innovation News

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Office of Innovation Awards 11 Innovation GAP Fund Projects Totaling $109,000

Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Innovation GAP Fund supports early-stage technology development across the University of Iowa, helping innovators de-risk research-based innovation with commercial potential. 
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From Operating Room to Innovation Hub

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
For Zac Richards, the Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship represents “plugging into Iowa’s innovation ecosystem” and learning from founders, intellectual property experts, and venture capitalists who’ve successfully brought medical technologies to market.
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PhD student’s research advances treatments for uterine cancer

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Katie Colling was named winner of the 2025 3MT competition
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UI receives national recognition for commitment to economic growth

Thursday, October 9, 2025
The University of Iowa has been recognized by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University, a national designation that recognizes the university’s strong support of economic and community development.
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Seeing the Heart Differently: How Jen Streeter Is Reinventing Coronary Imaging and the Research Model Behind It

Monday, August 18, 2025
Dr. Jen Streeter and her team at the University of Iowa are pioneering the Iowa Living Human Heart Research Program and developing Radiopaque Aptamer Dimers (RADs), innovative contrast agents designed to improve cardiac imaging while reducing kidney risks, exemplifying how clinician insight and cross-campus collaboration can drive transformative healthcare solutions.
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$2.55M grant backs medical device combating chronic lung disease

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
A new tool to help patients with chronic lung diseases, being studied at the University of Iowa (UI) College of Engineering, has received a $2.55 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program.
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UI Health Care marks 800th pulsed field ablation procedure for Afib

Friday, August 8, 2025
Arrhythmia specialists at University of Iowa Health Care Heart and Vascular Center recently performed their 800th procedure using the Farapulse™ pulsed field ablation system — a new, advanced treatment for atrial fibrillation (Afib).
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Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Announced for 2025-2026

Monday, July 28, 2025
12 graduate trainees have been selected from a competitive pool of outstanding applicants to participate in the Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Program, a year-long educational experience designed to immerse them in the dynamic world of healthcare innovation.
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Siddhanth’s Path from Mumbai to Monoclonal Antibodies

Friday, July 25, 2025
Siddhanth Hejmady’s journey into pharmaceutical sciences started back in Mumbai, where his passion for chemistry and biology led him to pursue pharmacy in undergrad. He describes it as the perfect intersection of both fields: how drugs are made, formulated, and ultimately used to help people.

Media Highlights

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Coralville company receives funding for nitrate removal technology

Friday, December 5, 2025
KCRG profiles Pani Clean, Inc. and the funding they received for their nitrate removal technology
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IEDA awards $100,000 to Iowa City, Coralville startups

Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Pani Clean, Inc. and Halide Biologics, Inc. both secured a $50,000 Proof of Commercial Relevance loan.
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Immuno Nano Med wins $15,000 top prize at UI JPEC Innovation Challenge

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Six Innovation Challenge winners in the Graduate/Faculty/Staff/Incubator Startup division received a combined $35,000.

Upcoming Events

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Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Informational Session

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Virtual

Curious about how you can address society's unmet needs through healthcare innovation? The Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship Program is a year-long experience that connects graduate trainees with industry leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. At this session, current fellows will share insights on how the program’s coursework, networking, and mentorship opportunities have empowered them to drive impactful change. An open Q&A will follow, giving you the chance to explore how the...

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Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Informational Session

Thursday, February 26, 2026 5:30pm to 6:00pm
Virtual

Curious about how you can address society's unmet needs through healthcare innovation? The Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellowship Program is a year-long experience that connects graduate trainees with industry leaders, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs. At this session, current fellows will share insights on how the program’s coursework, networking, and mentorship opportunities have empowered them to drive impactful change. An open Q&A will follow, giving you the chance to explore how the...

Past Events

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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.