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With just over 31,000 students, the University of Iowa is one of the nation's top public research universities, a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899, and an Association of American Universities member since 1909. Iowa is known around the world for its balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It's home to one of the nation's largest academic medical centers, the pioneering Iowa Writers' Workshop, and hundreds of options for affordable, accessible education. The University of Iowa is located in the casual yet cosmopolitan environment of Iowa City, widely recognized as one of the country's most livable communities. The menu at right provides a gateway to facts and figures that offer background on the university, its people, and its missions. Contact us to suggest updates or additions to these resources.

Founded in 2020, Frugi Biotechnology is a synthetic biology company based in Ames, Iowa. It specializes in creating modular, paper-based diagnostics for managing viral outbreaks securely.

SoilSerdem is a data-driven agricultural technology company that develops high-resolution soil fertility maps using an optimized soil sampling method and machine learning with remotely sensed data. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Ames, Iowa, the company provides turnkey, scalable informatics that generate fine-resolution soil maps to support farmers and agronomists in precise, profitable, and sustainable farm management. Its maps integrate laboratory and field measurements with satellite and other remote sensing data to address core map creation needs, enabling automated workflows and improved operational efficiency. SoilSerdem focuses on turning soil data into actionable insights for crop management and soil health, helping users optimize input use and make informed decisions at the field level.

Theion Agriculture develops fertilizer additives to accelerate the growth of leafy greens grown in indoor farms worldwide. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa, the company’s additives can be applied to a range of crops, including leafy greens, legumes, and maize, enabling farmers to improve crop yields.

3D Health Solutions, based in Ames, Iowa, specializes in developing 3D canine organoid models derived from adult stem cells. These models mimic the structure and function of real organs, enabling more accurate and humane pre-clinical drug testing. The company's technology accelerates drug screening, improves prediction of drug bioavailability, and allows clients to assess therapeutic effects early in the development process, thereby reducing the need for live animal testing.

ActiBioMotion, founded in 2015 and based in Coralville, Iowa, specializes in the development of physical modeling and motion analysis systems, along with associated software, tailored for the transportation and machinery sectors. The company’s innovative products facilitate the development, testing, evaluation, and selection of human transport systems. ActiBioMotion offers a comprehensive solution for recording and analyzing the impact of vibration on individuals in a supine position, accurately capturing human vibrations and interpreting the effects of shocks, posture changes, and limb flexion. Additionally, the company provides a range of engineering services aimed at helping organizations mitigate transmitted vibrations, particularly in the low-frequency range.

GlucanBio is a biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of biomass into valuable chemical products. Originating from research at the University of Wisconsin and Iowa State's Center for Biorenewable Chemicals, GlucanBio aims to produce furan derivatives such as furfural, HMF, DMF, THF, and FDCA more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional methods. The company leverages its team's expertise in catalysis, intellectual property management, engineering scale-up, and early-stage commercialization, led by renowned catalytic chemist Jim Dumesic and industry veteran Brent Shanks. GlucanBio's innovative technology fractionates biomass under mild conditions to generate solvents directly from the feedstock, facilitating a sustainable approach for clients seeking eco-friendly alternatives.

iotaMotion, Inc. is a company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative cochlear ear implants to address hearing loss. Established in 2015 and based in Iowa City, Iowa, iotaMotion offers a robotic-assisted surgical system that standardizes the insertion of cochlear implant electrodes. This system is designed to enhance accessibility for both surgeons and patients, effectively reducing surgical variability by controlling the speed and acceleration of electrode insertion. By personalizing the insertion approach, iotaMotion enables healthcare professionals to deliver more precise and individualized cochlear intervention treatments, ultimately improving patient outcomes in hearing restoration.

GlucanBio is a biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of biomass into valuable chemical products. Originating from research at the University of Wisconsin and Iowa State's Center for Biorenewable Chemicals, GlucanBio aims to produce furan derivatives such as furfural, HMF, DMF, THF, and FDCA more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional methods. The company leverages its team's expertise in catalysis, intellectual property management, engineering scale-up, and early-stage commercialization, led by renowned catalytic chemist Jim Dumesic and industry veteran Brent Shanks. GlucanBio's innovative technology fractionates biomass under mild conditions to generate solvents directly from the feedstock, facilitating a sustainable approach for clients seeking eco-friendly alternatives.

ASL Analytical, founded in 2005 and based in Coralville, Iowa, specializes in chemical sensing technology aimed at real-time monitoring and control of chemical species within bioprocesses. The company offers an innovative online bioprocess monitor that circulates a small sample from a bioreactor in a sealed and sterilized loop, allowing for continuous monitoring. This technology is factory-installed and calibrated to specific process conditions during an initial bioprocessing run. By enabling global biotechnology companies to optimize bio-product development and production, ASL Analytical enhances process efficiency and accelerates the time to market for biopharmaceuticals.

LimoLink, Inc. is a provider of ground chauffeured services, specializing in private aviation, executive travel, meetings, events, roadshows, and travel agencies. Established in 1998 and headquartered in Marion, Iowa, the company maintains additional account management offices in major cities including New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and London. LimoLink aims to deliver a reliable and consistent worldwide solution for chauffeured ground transportation, enhanced by dedicated account management, reservation management, and advanced technology.

NanoMedTrix is a biomedical technology company founded in August 2012 by Joe Assouline in Coralville, Iowa. It specializes in nanoparticle technology designed to enhance imaging capabilities in medical diagnostics, specifically integrating fluorescence, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound imaging (UI). The company's innovative platform targets solid tumors, including bladder, colorectal, and neural cancers, providing a non-invasive diagnostic tool that enables physicians to detect these cancers at early stages. With a focus on simplicity and ease of use, NanoMedTrix aims to significantly improve the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer through advanced imaging techniques.

GlucanBio is a biotechnology company specializing in the conversion of biomass into valuable chemical products. Originating from research at the University of Wisconsin and Iowa State's Center for Biorenewable Chemicals, GlucanBio aims to produce furan derivatives such as furfural, HMF, DMF, THF, and FDCA more efficiently and cost-effectively than traditional methods. The company leverages its team's expertise in catalysis, intellectual property management, engineering scale-up, and early-stage commercialization, led by renowned catalytic chemist Jim Dumesic and industry veteran Brent Shanks. GlucanBio's innovative technology fractionates biomass under mild conditions to generate solvents directly from the feedstock, facilitating a sustainable approach for clients seeking eco-friendly alternatives.

ASL Analytical, founded in 2005 and based in Coralville, Iowa, specializes in chemical sensing technology aimed at real-time monitoring and control of chemical species within bioprocesses. The company offers an innovative online bioprocess monitor that circulates a small sample from a bioreactor in a sealed and sterilized loop, allowing for continuous monitoring. This technology is factory-installed and calibrated to specific process conditions during an initial bioprocessing run. By enabling global biotechnology companies to optimize bio-product development and production, ASL Analytical enhances process efficiency and accelerates the time to market for biopharmaceuticals.