The Iowa Integrated Innovation and Commercialization Network (IIICN) is a source of best practices, standardized due diligence processes and resources available to entrepreneurs and small companies statewide. This program was developed through the efforts of the Iowa Innovation Council’s business membership. Expansion of the IIICN is a growth strategy of the Iowa Innovation Corporation as Full Article…
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Iowa Innovation Corporation
The Iowa Innovation Corporation, a private non-profit 501 c3, was created by legislation passed in 2011 to create the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress, a public-private partnership, to replace the Iowa Department of Economic Development. The Iowa Innovation Corporation will serve as the state’s innovation intermediary and be charged with implementing the Iowa Innovation Council’s Full Article…
Iowa Innovation Council
The Iowa Innovation Council is a business-led group that has been tasked by the government with developing strategies and long-term plans to make sure Iowa stays competitive in the global business economy. Formalized through legislation in 2010, the concept of the IIC was collectively developed by leaders in the advanced manufacturing, biosciences and information technology Full Article…
Iowa Economic Development Authority
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has many programs and services to offer entrepreneurs, startups and businesses State-sponsored Programs The Iowa Economic Development Authority offers direct financial assistance programs to provide the flexibility and responsiveness necessary to support entrepreneurs’ needs. Demonstration Fund This program provides financial and technical assistance to encourage high technology prototype Full Article…
Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Iowa Small Business Development Center has 15 regional centers throughout the state, along with an International Trade Center based in West Des Moines. The Iowa SBDC provides training and one-on-one free counseling to startups and existing businesses in the areas of finance, marketing, capital access, strategic development, sales, procurement, and technology commercialization. To find Full Article…