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Our Services—Corporate Engagement with EDIR

EDIR assists external stakeholders, both individuals and companies, in connecting with appropriate university specialists who can offer business and technical assistance, research and development, access to facilities (including the ISU Research Park, laboratories, and equipment), and assistance with workforce development.
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Our Services—Corporate Engagement with EDIR

EDIR assists external stakeholders, both individuals and companies, in connecting with appropriate university specialists who can offer business and technical assistance, research and development, access to facilities (including the ISU Research Park, laboratories, and equipment), and assistance with workforce development.
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Our Partners

Center For Industrial Research And Service
Center For Industrial Research And Service
The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) serves Iowa companies in five main areas: Growth, Leadership, Productivity, Technology, and Workforce. Over the past five years, CIRAS' work with Iowa businesses has generated an economic impact of more than $2.5 billion.
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America's SBDC Iowa
America's SBDC Iowa
America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) provides no cost, confidential, customized, professional business advice to Iowa’s entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. This support includes affordable workshops that teach practical skills and techniques, research, comprehensive information services, and access to subject matter experts in a variety of fields. 
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ISU Research Park
ISU Research Park
The Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) is a thriving technology community and incubator for new and expanding businesses. Situated just south of the university, it provides easy access to the vast array of resources including talent pipeline management, specialized equipment, access to the research infrastructure and more. 
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ISURF & OIC
ISURF & OIC
The Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC) is the commercialization arm of the research enterprise at Iowa State University and the Ames National Laboratory and comprised of the Iowa State University Research Foundation (ISURF) and the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (OIPTT). 
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ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship
ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship
The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship serves as a bridge among the university’s entrepreneurship courses, experiential learning opportunities, and venture creation resources. 
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Center For Industrial Research And Service
Center For Industrial Research And Service
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The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) serves Iowa companies in five main areas: Growth, Leadership, Productivity, Technology, and Workforce. Over the past five years, CIRAS' work with Iowa businesses has generated an economic impact of more than $2.5 billion.
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America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) provides no cost, confidential, customized, professional business advice to Iowa’s entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. This support includes affordable workshops that teach practical skills and techniques, research, comprehensive information services, and access to subject matter experts in a variety of fields. 
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The Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) is a thriving technology community and incubator for new and expanding businesses. Situated just south of the university, it provides easy access to the vast array of resources including talent pipeline management, specialized equipment, access to the research infrastructure and more. 
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The Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC) is the commercialization arm of the research enterprise at Iowa State University and the Ames National Laboratory and comprised of the Iowa State University Research Foundation (ISURF) and the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (OIPTT). 
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The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship serves as a bridge among the university’s entrepreneurship courses, experiential learning opportunities, and venture creation resources. 
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Announcements

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5
Dec 2024
Save the Date- Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab Ribbon Cutting

Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab ribbon cutting has been set for December 5, 2024. Please join Alliant Energy, Iowa State University and the ISU Digital Ag teams in celebrating the opening of this new building at the ISURP. Doors will open at 3:00 with a...

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Sep 19, 2024
19
Sep 2024
Curries-Assa Abloy Ribbon Cutting

Save the date for our Open House on September 19, 2024! Join us as we welcome Curries- Assa Abloy to the ISU Research Park! Ribbon cutting and open house will be at their new office suite in building 2. Meet the CURRIES team and enjoy some snacks and...

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Sep 17, 2024
17
Sep 2024
Iowa Biosciences Showcase

Join us at the Iowa State University Research Park for the Iowa Biosciences Showcase! The showcase focuses on project ideas and early-stage companies in agriculture, vaccines, diagnostics, immunotherapeutics, and biobased products. Network with industry leaders and...

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