On Nov. 15 and 16 the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) held the first phase of the Iowa Innovation Challenge and awarded $75,000 in prize money. FBB Biomed, a company that […]
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Entrepreneurial events happening at University of Iowa this spring
Deadlines are quickly approaching for several different entrepreneurial events being hosted by Iowa JPEC this spring. Here are some of the events happening this spring. Game Changer Competition Game Changer is a new online event […]
Middle Bit: EntreFEST returns to Cedar Rapids June 4-5, 2020
EntreFEST will return to Cedar Rapids on June 4 and 5. The two-day conference is designed to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation, with professionals at every level coming together to share ideas. The […]
Iowa Innovation Challenge awards $81,000 to UI startups
The first phase of the University of Iowa’s (UI) new Iowa Innovation Challenge took place earlier this week and awarded a total of $81,000 to 27 different startups. The three-day competition was split into two […]
University of Iowa to host multiple competitions for student entrepreneurs
Over the next month, the University of Iowa (UI) will hold two different pitch competitions—the Fall 2019 IdeaStorm and the Iowa Startup Games. IdeaStorm Week From Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, UI will be holding IdeaStorm Week, a […]
University of Iowa hosts multiple competitions for student entrepreneurs
Over the last month, the University of Iowa (UI) held two different pitch competions—the Spring 2019 IdeaStorm and the Iowa Startup Games. Spring 2019 IdeaStorm The competition was open to all UI students and hosted […]
Middle Bit: Biotech Innovation Showcase announces 12 showcase companies
The Iowa Biotechnology Association has announced 12 companies that will be showcased at the annual Partnering for Growth’s Biotech Innovation Showcase set to take place on April 30. One company will be selected at the […]
Erica Cole wins both days of the Rose Francis Elevator Pitch Competition
On November 13 and 14, the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) hosted the Rose Francis Elevator Pitch Competition. Over forty teams pitched their business ideas over the two day competition, in which a […]
Rose Francis Elevator Competition set for November 13-14
The Rose Francis Elevator Pitch Competition is set to take place on November 13 and 14. The annually held competition is open to all University of Iowa students serious about starting and growing a business. Student […]