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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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Sigma Nu Tau Ventures to Minneapolis
The University of Iowa’s chapter of Sigma Nu Tau ventured to Minneapolis to shadow and learn from local companies. On their trip, they visited eyebobs Eyewear, Apothecary Products, Seven Sundays, and HelioMetrics.
Gilbert grad named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list
Eric Pahl, Gilbert High School graduate, says it's almost surreal to see his name on Forbes' annual 30 Under 30 list. Read more online.
Iowans Land on Forbes 30 Under 30 List
University of Iowa and Iowa Startup Accelerator graduates Mathew Rood and Abraham Espinoza, co-founders of SwineTech were chosen as part of Forbes 30 Under 30 List.
Hawkeye Hotels acquires, plans to rehab hotel in Davenport’s downtown riverfront area
Hawkeye Hotels Inc. has bought the Radisson Quad-City Plaza in Davenport with plans to renovate the property.
SmartScripts: Automating the Pharmacy
There's an easier way to pickup your prescriptions from the pharmacy and understand when to take your medication thanks to SmartScripts, a UI Venture School alum. Read more online.
YALI program invests in the next generation of African leaders
25 Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) fellows visited Iowa City and participated in the University of Iowa's John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center program in July.
Eastern Iowa Entrepreneurs Featured on Forbes 30 Under 30
Three companies, two of which launched with the help of Iowa JPEC resources, have been recognized as business innovators and have been awarded a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 2018 list.
UI Pursues Innovation Center
This fall, the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business partnered with Bruce Mau and the Massive Change Network, a global design consultancy based in Chicago, to collaborate on a new “Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation”.
University of Iowa pursuing innovation center
The Tippie College of Business and Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center collaborate with Bruce Mau and the Massive Change network to create a new "Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation".
Top 25 Best Undergrad Programs for Entrepreneurs in 2018
The University of Iowa was ranked #17 in the Princeton Review's Top 25 Undergraduate Programs for Entrepreneurs in 2018. Read more online.
Top 25 Entrepreneurship: Ugrad
The University of Iowa is ranked #17 in the Princeton Review's top 25 schools for entrepreneurship in 2018. Read more online.
UI spin-out business captures gold medal in Inventors Hall of Fame competition
University of Iowa spin-out company SwineTech recently won the undergraduate gold medal at the National Investors Hall of Fame Collegiate Inventors Competition in Alexandria, Virginia.
Sioux City Launch Week begins Nov. 10
Sioux City's annual Launch week kicks off Friday with Sioux City's Iowa Startup Games. Read more online.
2017 Rose Francis Elevator Pitch Competition Results
On November 1st and 2nd, the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) had the pleasure of hosting the annual Rose Francis Elevator Pitch Competition.
SwineTech Inc. of Oskaloosa Wins $15K, makes Farm Bureau Finals
SwineTech Inc., an Oskaloosa-based agriculture technology startup, won $15,000 and made the four-team finals in the American Farm Bureau Federation Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge.