The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship relies on building and utilizing an extensive network of resources to assist entrepreneurial companies in the launch and growth process. The Center has established relationships with professionals, consultants, organizations, and investors who may offer services, time, or investment capital to start-up companies. Individuals in the network include attorneys, accountants, business experts, industry specialists, investors, and others who provide valuable services and knowledge to new companies. Additionally, the Center works closely with organizations throughout the state that can provide expertise in areas such as intellectual property development, manufacturing prototypes, technology development, information management, biotechnology, and software development.

The Center's goal is to provide resources through its network to help companies get to market faster, while at the same time helping companies build their own network of resources.

Getting Involved

If you are someone who has something to offer start-up companies, please contact Mike Upah (mjupah@iastate.edu or 515-296-7828).

If you are someone interested in coming to campus to speak or to become involved in some way, please contact Judi Eyles (eyles@iastate.edu) or 515-296-6532).

We would enjoy plugging you into the network.

Companies Seeking Assistance

If you are an entrepreneur starting a technology company in Iowa and are in need of network services, please contact Mike Upah (mjupah@iastate.edu or 515-296-7828). We will do our best to assist you or refer you to other available resources.