This year's ceremony will recognize two extraordinary leaders whose entrepreneurial vision and impact embody the spirit of Iowa innovation: John Pappajohn Legacy Award (Byron Roth, executive chairman of ROTH Capital Partners) and John Pappajohn Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year (Ravi Patel, president of Hawkeye Hotels). Keynote guest is Jerre Stead, chair, Stead Impact Ventures and 10-time public company CEO. Emcee is Laura Vandeberg, host of Hawkeye Sports athletic events.

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.

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.

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.

Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance and support the most innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus.

Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance and support the most innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus.