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October 7, 2024
Fall Startup Pitch Competition

The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to a cash prize,…

The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to a cash prize,…

The Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted each fall by the Iowa State Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Students from every college are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially win cash prizes! In addition to a cash prize,…

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October 12, 2024
Smart Start Workshop

SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, October 12, 2024 Location: ISU Research Park Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010 The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting…

SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, October 12, 2024 Location: ISU Research Park Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010 The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting…

SMART START WORKSHOP Saturday, October 12, 2024 Location: ISU Research Park Core Facility, 1805 Collaboration Pl, Ames, IA 50010 The ISU Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the Ames Regional Economic Alliance will be hosting a “crash course” workshop for anyone who has ever considered starting…

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October 14, 2024
Community College Fall Startup Pitch Competition

The Community College Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted by the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Two students from each of Iowa’s 15 community colleges are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially…

The Community College Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted by the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Two students from each of Iowa’s 15 community colleges are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially…

The Community College Fall Startup Pitch Competition is hosted by the Iowa State University Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship. Two students from each of Iowa’s 15 community colleges are invited to deliver a 90-second pitch about an idea or business they are working on to a panel of judges to potentially…

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News

September 11, 2024
CyBIZ Lab Harvesting Innovation Case Competition Produces Winning Strategies for ISU Patented Technologies

  CyBIZ Lab Harvesting Innovation Case Competition Produces Winning Strategies for ISU Patented Technologies   Ames, IA – The first-ever CyBIZ Lab Harvesting Innovation Case Competition, sponsored by the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) and the Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC), concluded generating numerous innovative ideas and…

  CyBIZ Lab Harvesting Innovation Case Competition Produces Winning Strategies for ISU Patented Technologies   Ames, IA – The first-ever CyBIZ Lab Harvesting Innovation Case Competition, sponsored by the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) and the Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC), concluded generating numerous innovative ideas and…

  CyBIZ Lab Harvesting Innovation Case Competition Produces Winning Strategies for ISU Patented Technologies   Ames, IA – The first-ever CyBIZ Lab Harvesting Innovation Case Competition, sponsored by the Office of Economic Development and Industry Relations (EDIR) and the Office of Innovation Commercialization (OIC), concluded generating numerous innovative ideas and…

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September 5, 2024
Danny O’Halloran Named New Entrepreneur-In-Residence for ISU Startup Factory

Danny O’Halloran Named New Entrepreneur-In-Residence for ISU Startup Factory Des Moines, IA – The ISU Startup Factory is excited to announce Danny O’Halloran, a Des Moines native, as the new Entrepreneur-In-Residence. In his new role, Danny will serve as a key member of the teaching team, facilitating industry connections and…

Danny O’Halloran Named New Entrepreneur-In-Residence for ISU Startup Factory Des Moines, IA – The ISU Startup Factory is excited to announce Danny O’Halloran, a Des Moines native, as the new Entrepreneur-In-Residence. In his new role, Danny will serve as a key member of the teaching team, facilitating industry connections and…

Danny O’Halloran Named New Entrepreneur-In-Residence for ISU Startup Factory Des Moines, IA – The ISU Startup Factory is excited to announce Danny O’Halloran, a Des Moines native, as the new Entrepreneur-In-Residence. In his new role, Danny will serve as a key member of the teaching team, facilitating industry connections and…

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August 27, 2024
Winners announced in the 19th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Winners announced in the 19th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition The 19th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition concluded on Thursday, August 22. From more than 30 submissions, 10 teams advanced to the final presentation round, where the winners were announced at a luncheon at Iowa State…

Winners announced in the 19th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition The 19th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition concluded on Thursday, August 22. From more than 30 submissions, 10 teams advanced to the final presentation round, where the winners were announced at a luncheon at Iowa State…

Winners announced in the 19th Annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition The 19th annual John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition concluded on Thursday, August 22. From more than 30 submissions, 10 teams advanced to the final presentation round, where the winners were announced at a luncheon at Iowa State…

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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.

John Pappajohn Philanthropist & Founder and CEO of Equity Dynamics, Inc

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!

Lauren Gifford Founder, Letter with Lauren Liz

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.

Jake Oswald Director of Marketing + Intrapreneurship
The atmosphere of entrepreneurial spirit is alive within the talent and resources of the ISU Pappajohn Center. The team at the ISU Pappajohn Center is always eager and very capable of offering assistance, especially during the early stages of new businesses.  We have also had the pleasure of working with CyBIZ Lab that is based at the Center, which has been a great resource of talented students for market research and business planning.  The connection with Iowa State University students, for internships, as well as faculty that support the entrepreneurial spirit of new businesses, isa great asset for any business that establishes their initial roots here.
Kevin Maher Founder of GlobalVetLink & VetMeasure