Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
Public University
Founded 1858

Iowa State University is a leading public research university with strong commercialization in agriculture, engineering, and bioenergy.

30
Startups (5yr)
140
Patents Filed
106
Patents Issued
44
Licenses (5yr)
$10.0M
License Revenue
85
Partnerships
$0.4B
Research $

Research Focus Areas

Agriculture & Bioenergy

Crop science and bioenergy research

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Engineering

Mechanical, electrical, and chemical engineering

College of Engineering

Biomedical Sciences

Cancer and cardiovascular research

College of Veterinary Medicine

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Notable Spinouts

Programs & Resources

Tech Transfer Office

Iowa State University Research Foundation

IP Portfolio Available

~120 technologies available for licensing

AgricultureBioenergyEngineering

Platform: Custom

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Services Offered

  • IP management
  • Licensing
  • Startup support

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