Join us for the 2024 Iowa Nurse Innovators Seminar and Pitch Competition, where seasoned nurse innovators will share their stories, and emerging nurse innovators will pitch their ideas! The event will feature a keynote by Abby Hess, a Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Researcher, and Intrapreneur from Cincinnati, Ohio, a roundtable with graduates of the Iowa Nurse Innovators program, and a pitch competition. The competition will conclude with an awards ceremony and networking. Agenda: • Keynote: 1...

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...

The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs support small businesses across the United States to develop innovative cancer technologies with strong potential to help people live longer, healthier lives. The programs are a critical source of non-dilutive financing for early-stage companies, providing over $200M in fiscal year 2024 to develop next generation technologies. Registration is required. Please reg...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the health care industry, with AI-powered medical innovations playing an increasingly important role in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. However, with this innovation comes a new set of regulatory hurdles. Join the University of Iowa Office of Innovation for the AI in Healthcare Symposium, where industry pioneers and national policy experts will delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by starting and scaling AI-powered...