We believe that in the world of entrepreneurship, you have to think boldly. This is the Age of Entrepreneurship – start something today, and let’s work together. Gone are the days of going it alone. Entrepreneurs thrive best where they have communities to draw upon.
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Our 2021 CYstarters Demo Day will take place on Thursday, July 29 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.! As our sixth CYstarters summer accelerator…
Statewide Network of Pappajohn Centers receives $200,000 Kauffman Grant AMES, Iowa (June 30, 2021) – The statewide network of five…
We believe that in the world of entrepreneurship, you have to think boldly. This is the Age of Entrepreneurship – start something today,…
The 11–week intensive CYstarters program gives young entrepreneurs the time, funding, network of mentors, and skill-set development to start something while in college. As our sixth CYstarters summer accelerator program comes to a close, it’s time to put these student entrepreneurs front and center! Listen and learn more about each…
The 11–week intensive CYstarters program gives young entrepreneurs the time, funding, network of mentors, and skill-set development to start something while in college. As our sixth CYstarters summer accelerator program comes to a close, it’s time to put these student entrepreneurs front and center! Listen and learn more about each…
The 11–week intensive CYstarters program gives young entrepreneurs the time, funding, network of mentors, and skill-set development to start something while in college. As our sixth CYstarters summer accelerator program comes to a close, it’s time to put these student entrepreneurs front and center! Listen and learn more about each…
Welcome to the Heartland: where technology innovations are commercialized and entrepreneurs flourish! The Heartland Challenge Technology, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Summit brings together faculty, graduate students, technology transfer and entrepreneurship program staff, and entrepreneurs to share best practices, report on the Kauffman Challenge grant projects, and connect…
Welcome to the Heartland: where technology innovations are commercialized and entrepreneurs flourish! The Heartland Challenge Technology, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Summit brings together faculty, graduate students, technology transfer and entrepreneurship program staff, and entrepreneurs to share best practices, report on the Kauffman Challenge grant projects, and connect…
Welcome to the Heartland: where technology innovations are commercialized and entrepreneurs flourish! The Heartland Challenge Technology, Commercialization & Entrepreneurship Summit brings together faculty, graduate students, technology transfer and entrepreneurship program staff, and entrepreneurs to share best practices, report on the Kauffman Challenge grant projects, and connect…
SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, October 9, 2021 Location: TBD Limited capacity at 40 participants The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. You will learn…
SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, October 9, 2021 Location: TBD Limited capacity at 40 participants The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. You will learn…
SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, October 9, 2021 Location: TBD Limited capacity at 40 participants The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting a business. You will learn…
Our 2021 CYstarters Demo Day will take place on Thursday, July 29 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.! As our sixth CYstarters summer accelerator program comes to a close, it’s time to put these student entrepreneurs front and center! Listen and learn more about each startup at Demo Day, when the 14 CYstarters founders will pitch their…
Our 2021 CYstarters Demo Day will take place on Thursday, July 29 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.! As our sixth CYstarters summer accelerator program comes to a close, it’s time to put these student entrepreneurs front and center! Listen and learn more about each startup at Demo Day, when the 14 CYstarters founders will pitch their…
Our 2021 CYstarters Demo Day will take place on Thursday, July 29 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.! As our sixth CYstarters summer accelerator program comes to a close, it’s time to put these student entrepreneurs front and center! Listen and learn more about each startup at Demo Day, when the 14 CYstarters founders will pitch their…
Statewide Network of Pappajohn Centers receives $200,000 Kauffman Grant AMES, Iowa (June 30, 2021) – The statewide network of five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers in Iowa has received a $200,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to establish a mentoring program for entrepreneurs. The grant is part of the…
Statewide Network of Pappajohn Centers receives $200,000 Kauffman Grant AMES, Iowa (June 30, 2021) – The statewide network of five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers in Iowa has received a $200,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to establish a mentoring program for entrepreneurs. The grant is part of the…
Statewide Network of Pappajohn Centers receives $200,000 Kauffman Grant AMES, Iowa (June 30, 2021) – The statewide network of five John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers in Iowa has received a $200,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to establish a mentoring program for entrepreneurs. The grant is part of the…
We believe that in the world of entrepreneurship, you have to think boldly. This is the Age of Entrepreneurship – start something today, and let’s work together. Gone are the days of going it alone. Entrepreneurs thrive best where they have communities to draw upon. The EntreBOLD newsletter is for you – to be…
We believe that in the world of entrepreneurship, you have to think boldly. This is the Age of Entrepreneurship – start something today, and let’s work together. Gone are the days of going it alone. Entrepreneurs thrive best where they have communities to draw upon. The EntreBOLD newsletter is for you – to be…
We believe that in the world of entrepreneurship, you have to think boldly. This is the Age of Entrepreneurship – start something today, and let’s work together. Gone are the days of going it alone. Entrepreneurs thrive best where they have communities to draw upon. The EntreBOLD newsletter is for you – to be…
But entrepreneurs are some of the most fascinating people. But why do we find them so fascinating?
So whether you come from an entrepreneurial background or maybe you just learned how to spell entre-pre-neur,
We believe that an adventure in entrepreneurship is worth starting while at Iowa State.
It’s an exciting time for entrepreneurship in Ames…
Now, more than ever the resources, the minds + the ability to overcome, grow + be bold is apparent.
And guess what?
We would love to help you in anyway we can — whether it’s a connection within Iowa State, a live-case study for your business led by a student team, business counseling and training, or locating space within ISU Research Park.
Since 1996, the ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship has helped fuel businesses in Iowa. We want to take you from “I have an idea” to “I run a million billion-dollar company.” And we know it’s possible.
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers offer a comprehensive entrepreneurial program for learning. My goal in establishing the centers is to educate and train adults and students to give them confidence…so that they can become successful entrepreneurs.
The Pappajohn Center has been there for me and my business as I have gone through several pivots over the last two years. From teaching calligraphy workshops to now running a full-service creative design studio, I have found incredible mentorship, funding, and even collaboration opportunities working with their lovely staff as my business has grown and changed. They are always there to celebrate the successes, or help you work through all of the challenges that come along with running a startup!
To date, CYstarters has been the most pivotal move I’ve made in my professional life. My greatest passions, the majority of skillset, and even my current employment are ALL thanks to the people at the Pappajohn Center.
If you or someone you know is or will be attending ISU, CYstarters is a can’t-miss.
