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Connecting Industry Leaders With University Resources

Statewide Impact by County
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Our Services—Corporate Engagement with EDIR

EDIR assists external stakeholders, both individuals and companies, in connecting with appropriate university specialists who can offer business and technical assistance, research and development, access to facilities (including the ISU Research Park, laboratories, and equipment), and assistance with workforce development.
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Our Services—Corporate Engagement with EDIR

EDIR assists external stakeholders, both individuals and companies, in connecting with appropriate university specialists who can offer business and technical assistance, research and development, access to facilities (including the ISU Research Park, laboratories, and equipment), and assistance with workforce development.
Click To Learn More About These Offerings, designed To Help You Engage With The University!

Our Partners

Center For Industrial Research And Service
Center For Industrial Research And Service
The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) serves Iowa companies in five main areas: Growth, Leadership, Productivity, Technology, and Workforce. Over the past five years, CIRAS' work with Iowa businesses has generated an economic impact of more than $2.5 billion.
America's SBDC Iowa
America's SBDC Iowa
America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) provides no cost, confidential, customized, professional business advice to Iowa’s entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. This support includes affordable workshops that teach practical skills and techniques, research, comprehensive information services, and access to subject matter experts in a variety of fields. 
ISU Research Park
ISU Research Park
The Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) is a thriving technology community and incubator for new and expanding businesses. Situated just south of the university, it provides easy access to the vast array of resources including talent pipeline management, specialized equipment, access to the research infrastructure and more. 
ISURF & OIC
ISURF & OIC
The Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC) is the commercialization arm of the research enterprise at Iowa State University and the Ames National Laboratory and comprised of the Iowa State University Research Foundation (ISURF) and the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (OIPTT). 
ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship
ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship
The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship serves as a bridge among the university’s entrepreneurship courses, experiential learning opportunities, and venture creation resources. 
Center For Industrial Research And Service
Center For Industrial Research And Service

The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) serves Iowa companies in five main areas: Growth, Leadership, Productivity, Technology, and Workforce. Over the past five years, CIRAS' work with Iowa businesses has generated an economic impact of more than $2.5 billion.

America’s SBDC Iowa (SBDC) provides no cost, confidential, customized, professional business advice to Iowa’s entrepreneurs and existing small businesses. This support includes affordable workshops that teach practical skills and techniques, research, comprehensive information services, and access to subject matter experts in a variety of fields. 

The Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) is a thriving technology community and incubator for new and expanding businesses. Situated just south of the university, it provides easy access to the vast array of resources including talent pipeline management, specialized equipment, access to the research infrastructure and more. 

The Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC) is the commercialization arm of the research enterprise at Iowa State University and the Ames National Laboratory and comprised of the Iowa State University Research Foundation (ISURF) and the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (OIPTT). 

The Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship serves as a bridge among the university’s entrepreneurship courses, experiential learning opportunities, and venture creation resources. 

Announcements

Latest News
5
Dec 2024
Save the Date- Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab Ribbon Cutting

Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab ribbon cutting has been set for December 5, 2024. Please join Alliant Energy, Iowa State University and the ISU Digital Ag teams in celebrating the opening of this new building at the ISURP. Doors will open at 3:00 with a...

Oct 25, 2024
25
Oct 2024
Innovation Impact Lunch Club Series

Join us for the October Innovation Impact Lunch Club. In this monthly series, we will tackle a piece of our economic development ecosystem. Come to network, eat lunch, learn, and ask questions in a comfortable space. These events are free and open to all. October...

Oct 23, 2024
23
Oct 2024
EDIR Business After Hours

Join Iowa State University's Economic Development and Industry Relations team at our annual Business After Hours event. This is a fun and casual evening of drinks, appetizers, and networking opportunities.