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Fall 2018 IdeaStorm Recap
The Fall 2018 IdeaStorm competition brought over 81 students from majors all across campus together to pitch their business ideas-- in just two minutes or less. The four-night event was hosted in various locations across campus. IdeaStorm competitions help students familiarize themselves with the pitching process and encourages them to share their innovative ideas. The top five ideas are awarded cash prizes at each competition -- $6,000 was awarded in total.
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University of Iowa Student Starts Business to Make Custom Prosthetic Limb Covers
Senior at the University of Iowa, Erica Cole, has taken advantage of a unique opportunity to start her own business, No Limbits, to help others in the same position as her.
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.
IC Inventor Takes Chance on Water-Borne Drone
Mr. Simon, founder of Iowa City-based Clean River Solutions, is developing the RC Beaver, a drone device designed to cut through the tangle of timber, trash and other material that collects around bridge pilings and other inconvenient places.
UI Fosters Innovation on Many Levels
With plans to build a new center of innovation and the hiring of a chief innovation officer, the University of Iowa will continue to build on its reputation of supporting innovation and entrepreneurship for students and faculty.
Mandela Washington Fellow Wins ICT Awards
On October 24 in Kenya, one of our past Mandela Washington Fellows was the overall winner of The Connected Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Awards. Gervase Jeneri Wakoli had the SME with the largest social impact that aligned with the ministry of ICT. His Company Engho Kuku Farmer won both the agricultural category and the overall prize.
2018 Rose Francis Elevator Pitch Competition Results
On November 13th and 14th, the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) had the pleasure of hosting the annual Rose Francis Elevator Pitch Competition.
Fall 2018 Iowa Startup Games
This past weekend, October 26-28, the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) had the opportunity to host the Fall 2018 Iowa Startup Games. The weekend-long event was a success, with over 40 students participating to compete for $2,750 in cash prizes.
Sigma Nu Tau Ventures to Chicago
On October 11, 17 Sigma Nu Tau members traveled to Chicago to learn from Iowa JPEC alumni business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Hawkeye Pitch Off Recap
On Thursday, October 11 Iowa JPEC students and alumni came together at WeWork in Chicago for a night of networking and ideation.
PowerPollen Takes Home $40,000 After Winning 2018 Pappajohn Pitch Competition
The 2018 John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition commenced last week with 12 finalists. PowerPollen was announced the winner and was awarded $40,000.
Innovation Center Planned for Old University of Iowa Art Building
One last building sits untouched on the University of Iowa campus after the floods of 2008, but university leaders are now hoping to morph the space into a future home for inspiring entrepreneurs.
From Old Art Building, New Creations at University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is reviving the concept for a new innovation center with a twist - reincarnating the former Art Building along the Iowa River.
Student Businesses to Open Collaborative Retail Space at Iowa River Landing
Eight University of Iowa student-led businesses will open Foundry IRL, a collaborative retail space at Iowa River Landing in Coralville. Read more online.
Coralville Hopes These Student Startups Will Inject New Life Into Iowa River Landing
8 student startups from Iowa JPEC's Founders Club are seeking establish their brands as they grow their product lines at a brick-and-mortar space at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville.
U of I Students Opening Collaborative Retail Space at Coralville Development
Eight current or just-graduated University of Iowa students have ambitious business plans. They're going to launch a joint retail shop in Coralville and do it in a very visible location.