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Lab & Coworking Spaces

Looking for lab or testing space to take your idea to the next level? Or, looking for office and shared workspaces to work side by side with like-minded agtech innovators? There are a variety of options across the state tailor-made for growing businesses.

In addition to physical spaces and equipment, there are many opportunities to collaborate with university, public and private teams to conduct research, product testing and more to bring your innovative idea to reality.

Find the right fit

Check out options below for shared office space as well as lab and research locations to fit your business needs. You can also visit HighTechConnect Iowa for a comprehensive list of workspace and office options. The site is developed in partnership with BioConnect Iowa, IASourceLink, Pitchly and VentureNet Iowa.

ISU Research Park

Iowa State University Research Park

The park provides an environment for growth, with help for developing viable business plans and securing financial backing. A small section of incubator offices house specialized service consultancy businesses that provide specific services to startup companies.

An office/biotechnology incubator facility houses small office space along with several smaller wet-labs, perfect for the growth and development of start-up, spin-off and established biotechnology companies.

The ISU Research Park in Ames provides an environment for growth.

Maple Studios

Serves industrial technology companies and physical product builders from startup to growth stage, including unique access to experienced engineers, testing environments, marketing and distribution expertise through Ramco Innovations.

Gravitate Coworking

Join a community of freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote workers and startup team members with locations in downtown Des Moines, Windsor Heights, East Village and the first rural location in Jefferson, Iowa. For nearly 10 years, Gravitate has provided space and resources to entrepreneurs building early stage, tech-enabled businesses in Iowa.

Innovation Lab

A network or coworking spaces that offer innovation services, meeting space and team-building activities at five locations in Iowa, including Cascade, Dubuque, Dyersville, Independence and Monticello. Learn more about services and resources to help businesses launch, grow and remain competitive.

BioVentures Center Business Incubator

A facility with office and wet lab space for life science, engineering and tech-based companies along with access to R&D and business support assets of the University of Iowa and state of Iowa.

Community and coworking matters

“A rising tide lifts all ships. A strong community of entrepreneurs means that we all benefit from the other people in the room, collectively we can help someone else save time, money or heartache.”

Clayton Mooney, Clayton Farms, provides insights on the benefits of a location in the ISU Research Park in Ames.

Want to learn more?

Visit HighTechConnect Iowa for a comprehensive list of work space and office options. The site is developed in partnership with BioConnect Iowa, IASourceLink, Pitchly and VentureNet Iowa.