Office of Innovation News

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Three University of Iowa Startups Secure NIH SBIR Funding to Advance Medical Innovations

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Halide Biologics, Zwicoat Materials Innovations, and Geminii Health have been awarded Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), totaling over $960,000.
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Iowa Nurse Innovators Pitch Competition: Healthcare Innovation in Action

Thursday, November 21, 2024
The event provided a platform for nurse innovators to pitch their ideas for the chance to win up to $20,000 in funding to develop their solutions.
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DJ Dillon, Protostudios Student Alumni, Joins UnityPoint Health as Makerspace Program Coordinator

Thursday, September 12, 2024
DJ Dillon, a former Senior Prototyping Associate at Protostudios and a 2024 Mechanical Engineering and Art graduate from the University of Iowa has started a new role as Makerspace Program Coordinator at Unity Point's Generate lab powered by MakerHealth.
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Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Announced for 2024-2025

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
11 graduate trainees have been selected to participate in this year’s Iowa Innovation Leadership Fellows Program, a year-long educational experience designed to immerse them in the dynamic world of healthcare discovery and innovation.
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UI seeks Iowa Board of Regents approval for 3 facilities projects

Friday, September 6, 2024
The Iowa Board of Regents will consider renovations to the Performing Arts Annex and Iowa Bioscience Innovation Facility, as well as construction of the Utilities Services Building, at its September meeting.
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From Prototype to Project Site: Adam Holmes’ Summer Internship Experience

Thursday, August 29, 2024
This summer, one of our Senior Prototyping Student Associates, Adam Holmes, expanded on the skills honed at Protostudios during an internship with Shive-Hattery in Iowa City.

Media Highlights

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New AI camera system would provide critical evidence in child abuse cases

Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Two professors at the University of Iowa are developing a new camera system that uses Artificial Intelligence to detect child abuse as it’s happening.
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University of Iowa professor brings Classics to life in classrooms and on screens

Monday, December 16, 2024
Robert Cargill adds ancient history expertise to History Channel shows, documentaries, YouTube channel, and podcast.
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UI Nurse Innovators program transforms patient care solutions

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Open to nurses across the state, the program empowers nurses to create solutions to health care workarounds

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Past Events

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2024 CBB Annual Conference

Friday, September 27, 2024 (all day)
College of Pharmacy Building
Whether you are a student, professional, faculty, or member of the public audience interested in science & biotechnology, ALL ARE WELCOME! We have implemented a new online registration form for this year. Students, undergraduate or graduate, are encouraged to participate in our annual Poster Presentation Competition for a chance to receive one of our many awards this year, a great way to boost your résumé! The competition will have awards for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners, and an honorable...
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Discover the Iowa Lions Eye Bank | Discover Your University

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 3:00pm to 4:30pm
UI Bioventures Center
The Sept. 18 Iowa Lions Eye Bank tour is currently full. Please consider attending a different event or click the sign-up link below to join the waitlist – spots may come open. Iowa Lions Eye Bank (ILEB), part of the UI Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, is the only eye bank in the state of Iowa and supports all 99 counties. ILEB visitors are invited to learn how eye bank staff recover, evaluate, process, and distribute ocular tissue donated by generous individuals for use in...
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SSBCI Lunch + Learn

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:30am to 1:00pm
UI Bioventures Center
Did you know that Iowa has a $96 million investment from the Department of Treasury to support Iowa's small businesses, including startups, manufacturers, and businesses owned by veterans and individuals from diverse backgrounds? Join us for a free lunch-and-learn informational panel event at The University of Iowa Research Park, BioVentures Center on Wednesday, Sept. 18 to learn about the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) programs. The panel is made up of leaders from the...