The Hub chosen for Statewide SBDC Award
The Hub, Council Bluffs, chosen for November Small Business of the Month Award AMES, Iowa – America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) is pleased to announce that The Hub of Council Bluffs is the winner of the SBDC’s statewide Business of the Month Award for November. The award was...
Spalding presents Annual Economic Development and Technology Transfer Report
Interim Vice President for Economic Development and Industry Relations David Spalding presented Iowa State University's FY19 Economic Development and Technology Transfer Report during the Nov. 14 meeting of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. Spalding highlighted the...
Iowa State delivers $3.4 billion impact to state economy
Source: ISU News Service AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University’s $3.4 billion impact on the state of Iowa reflects service to families, communities and businesses and benefits to society from an expanded economy and improved quality of life, according to an economic...
Iowa State University ranked #26 for entrepreneurship in Princeton Review rankings
Source: Ivy College of Business The Princeton Review® and Entrepreneur magazine today announced the results of The Princeton Review’s 14th annual survey naming the top undergraduate and graduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. Based on data the education...
Sundeep Vani Joins Iowa State University as Chief Technology Officer for Biobased Products
Source: Dan Kirkpatrick, Office of the Vice President for Research Sundeep Vani has joined Iowa State University to serve in the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Biobased Products, part of the State of Iowa’s Biosciences-based economic growth...
America’s Cultivation Corridor Launches Cultivo Global Ag Innovation Program
Source: America's Cultivation Corridor news release, posted October 16, 2019 New program will bring international startups to Iowa for 10-day immersion experience, training and networking DES MOINES, IOWA - America's Cultivation Corridor announced today the launch of...
Prairie View Industrial Center designated as ‘Super Park’
The following press release was originally posted on October 11, 2019, via Iowa Economic Development Authority. Prairie View Industrial Center becomes Iowa’s Second Certified Super Park October 11, 2019 - (DES MOINES) – Today, Governor Kim Reynolds joined officials...
Rewoldt named President ISU Research Foundation, appointed to intellectual property and technology transfer interim director post
Ames, IA -- Interim Vice President of Economic Development David Spalding announced the Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. (ISURF) Board of Directors has selected Dana Rewoldt as the new ISURF President. Additionally, Spalding announced he has appointed...
Welcome to the EDIR office
To assist external stakeholders in accessing the unique capabilities and services of Iowa State University, the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) was formed in 2014. EDIR provides a single point of contact or “one-stop shop” to streamline the process of making connections between industry and the university.
Helping Industry Leaders Meet Strategic Aims
To assist external stakeholders in accessing the unique capabilities and services of Iowa State University, the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) was formed in 2014. EDIR provides a single point of contact or “one-stop shop” to streamline...
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