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Iowa JPEC News

Dana Rupe Named Director of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center

Monday, June 16, 2025

Darren Miller

University of Iowa JPEC

Recap Books Wins $15,000 1st Prize at Venture School Statewide Launch Day

Friday, June 13, 2025

Darren Miller

University of Iowa JPEC

2 Iowa JPEC-Linked Startups Earn $50K State Innovation Awards

Friday, May 30, 2025

Darren Miller

University of Iowa JPEC

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Iowa JPEC Events

Iowa JPEC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

The Iowa Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors, hosted by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, recognizes students, alumni, faculty, staff, and JPEC program participants who create value through innovation and entrepreneurship.

IdeaStorm Finale Fall 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

IdeaStorm is an entry level pitch competition across the University of Iowa’s campus that encourages students to share their innovative ideas, all while familiarizing themselves with the pitching process.

Innovation Challenge Undergraduate Fall 2025

Monday, November 17, 2025 9:00am to 3:00pm

Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory (BELL)

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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