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Iowa JPEC Events

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NSF I-Corps Workshop

Monday, November 2, 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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Innovation Challenge Undergraduate Fall 2026

Monday, November 9, 2026 9:00am to 3:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance and support the most innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus.
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Innovation Challenge Grad/Fac/Staff Fall 2026

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 9:00am to 3:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance and support the most innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus.
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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

Classroom visit

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