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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.

Frugi Biotechnology is a synthetic biology company that creates modular, paper-based, secure diagnostics for viral outbreak management. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.

SoilSerdem develops soil fertility maps based on an optimized soil sampling method. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.

Theion Agriculture develops fertilizer additives to accelerate the growth of leafy greens grown in indoor farms around the world. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Iowa City, Iowa.

3D Health Solutions develops a novel 3D canine organoid model to study oral drug permeability and metabolism. The company is based in Ames, Iowa.

ActiBioMotion, founded in 2015 and based in Coralville, Iowa, specializes in developing physical modeling and motion analysis systems and software tailored for the transportation and machinery industries. The company focuses on facilitating the development, testing, and evaluation of human transport systems. Its products enable the recording and analysis of the effects of vibration on individuals in supine positions, capturing accurate data on human vibrations and interpreting the impacts of shocks, posture changes, and limb flexion. In addition to its software solutions, ActiBioMotion offers a range of engineering services aimed at mitigating transmitted vibrations in the low-frequency range, providing organizations with comprehensive tools to enhance human transport systems.

iotaMotion, Inc. is a company based in Iowa City, Iowa, that specializes in the development and manufacture of cochlear ear implants aimed at treating hearing loss. Founded in 2015, the company has created a robotic-assisted surgical system designed to standardize the insertion of cochlear implant electrodes. This innovative technology enhances surgical precision by controlling the speed and acceleration of electrode insertion, which helps to reduce variability in surgical procedures. By personalizing the approach to each patient, iotaMotion enables surgeons to provide more accurate and tailored cochlear interventions, ultimately expanding access to these critical treatments for both patients and healthcare providers.

GlucanBio technology developed from the University of Wisconsin and Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC) at Iowa State. Our primary purpose is to produce furan derivatives from biomass with cost and performance advantages. The market opportunity is strong and relevant, not only for furfural, but also for HMF, DMF, THF and FDCA.Our team offers best-in-field expertise in catalysis, IP management, engineering scale-up, and early stage commercialization.Engaging great minds like Jim Dumesic, a world-renowned catalytic chemist, and Brent Shanks, a highly acclaimed principal in the industry, gives us an advantage in hurdling technical roadblocks.

DTN delivers insights to help customers prosper in agriculture, energy, weather, financial analytics, and transportation. It provides news and information through the Internet, satellite, and data feed connections in the United States. The company provides analysis and integration tools that allow users to make business decisions. It serves agriculture, refined fuels, commodities and futures trading, public safety, aviation, turf, recreation, construction, and transportation industries. DTN was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The company has additional offices in Burnsville, Minnesota; Birmingham, Alabama; Des Moines, Iowa; Chicago and Springfield, Illinois; Allen, Texas; and Woburn, Massachusetts. As of October 28, 2008, DTN, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Telvent Git S.A.

ASL Analytical develops chemical sensing technology for real-time monitoring and control of chemical species within a targeted process. Its products that target game-changing advances in the production of biopharmaceuticals. It was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Coralville, Iowa.

NanoMedTrix specializes in nanoparticle technology aimed at enhancing imaging capabilities in the biomedical field. Established in August 2012 by Joe Assouline in Coralville, Iowa, the company focuses on non-invasive diagnostic tools that integrate various imaging methods, including fluorescence, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), and ultrasound imaging (UI). This engineered platform is primarily designed to target solid tumors, particularly in the bladder, colorectal, and neural regions, facilitating the early detection of cancers. By providing a straightforward and effective solution, NanoMedTrix aims to improve diagnostics and treatment outcomes in oncology.

GlucanBio technology developed from the University of Wisconsin and Center for Biorenewable Chemicals (CBiRC) at Iowa State. Our primary purpose is to produce furan derivatives from biomass with cost and performance advantages. The market opportunity is strong and relevant, not only for furfural, but also for HMF, DMF, THF and FDCA.Our team offers best-in-field expertise in catalysis, IP management, engineering scale-up, and early stage commercialization.Engaging great minds like Jim Dumesic, a world-renowned catalytic chemist, and Brent Shanks, a highly acclaimed principal in the industry, gives us an advantage in hurdling technical roadblocks.

ASL Analytical develops chemical sensing technology for real-time monitoring and control of chemical species within a targeted process. Its products that target game-changing advances in the production of biopharmaceuticals. It was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Coralville, Iowa.