Iowa JPEC News

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University of Iowa Student Chews on a Solution for Smokers

Friday, May 15, 2026
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Mekelburg wins IdeaStorm Applied AI Case Competition

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Iowa City Venture School Spring 2026

Iowa Venture School Names Spring Pitch Winners

Monday, April 27, 2026

Iowa JPEC Events

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NSF I-Corps Workshop

Monday, September 14, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual
The NSF I-Corps program at the University of Iowa, led by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC), helps researchers, innovators, and early-stage startups explore the commercial potential of their work and make a real impact in the world.
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Venture School

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 5:30pm to 9:00pm
UI Bioventures Center
Whether you're a startup founder, a corporate innovator, or a business leader looking to test a new product concept, Venture School offers a dynamic learning experience that goes far beyond traditional business training.
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Venture School

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 5:30pm to 9:00pm
UI Bioventures Center
Whether you're a startup founder, a corporate innovator, or a business leader looking to test a new product concept, Venture School offers a dynamic learning experience that goes far beyond traditional business training.
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LEARN TO LEAD

FOR UNIVERSITY OF IOWA STUDENTS

Entrepreneurship enhances every career path. Our campus-wide approach offers academic programs with hands-on learning opportunities for any UI student, regardless of their field of study.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

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DISCOVER AND INNOVATE

FOR CAMPUS

Whether you are a graduate student with an idea or a faculty researcher with interest in growing a venture or partnering with an established firm, we have entrepreneurial executives, programs, and resource connections to scale your ideas. 

CAMPUS PROGRAMS

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LAUNCH & GROW

FOR STARTUPS AND BUSINESSES

Whether it’s helping to launch your new startup, or providing opportunities for existing businesses to grow and scale, we’re proud to support innovators across the state of Iowa.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

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50,418

ENROLLMENT IN IOWA JPEC COURSES

2,816

Startup Companies Served

3.15M

In Seed Money Awarded to Iowa Startups