Research & Technical Services

Not only is Iowa fertile ground for growing crops and livestock, it is the best place for growing the next generation of technologies and ideas. Here, entrepreneurs and founders find a critical mass of resources and experts that can help them take an idea or lab discovery from research and development, through testing and on to commercial introduction.

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Animal Sciences

Not only is Iowa home to the most productive and innovative livestock producers in the world, those producers are supported by the strongest base of researchers and industry professionals to deliver new technologies and information to care for animals and improve sustainability and productivity.

Cutting-edge animal science research is underway in Iowa. Incredible innovation is happening at centers statewide, including the Swine Medicine Education Center and Meats Laboratory.

Iowa State University Teaching farms provide experiential learning for students and cutting-edge research opportunities, conveniently located on 450 near ISU’s Ames campus. Learn more.

Biobased Materials

For companies looking to start or grow a bio-based or renewable business, Iowa’s research and commercial infrastructure stands apart. As the nation’s renewable fuel and energy leader, there are a number of resources available for research, lab and technical services in the biobased fuel and materials industry.

Some examples include:

Digital Agriculture and Manufacturing

When the world’s leaders develop the next generation of ag technologies, they come to Iowa. The opportunity to partner with scientists and researchers and be in close proximity to forward-thinking farmers and livestock producers is the perfect combination for developing and testing new products and technologies.

Check out the next generation of innovations in manufacturing, automation and digital agriculture:

Expectations are high

“As I meet people from across the U.S., there is an expectation that the state of Iowa will lead in the development of practices and technologies that advance agriculture, biofuels, and biomass-based carbon dioxide removal.”

- Dr. Robert Brown, Iowa State University Bioeconomy Institute, shares how the institute is on a mission to advance the use of biorenewable resources for the production of fuels, chemicals and materials.