Partnerships/Collaborations

ISU Research Park is strategically located in the Midwest’s research hub, with several high-profile government labs and testing centers within 10 miles. By partnering with external agencies like these, our tenants are able to leverage subject-matter experts and trusted third-party findings in their own scientific and commercial pursuits.

ISU Research Park’s established collaboration network allows you to simplify your business model. Exchange ideas. Build on results. Turn a profit.

Examples of collaboration opportunities include:

• USDA Animal Disease Center: The largest federal animal disease center in the U.S. conducting research to solve animal health and food safety problems faced by livestock producers and the public.
• New Century Farm: An integrated biomass production, processing and utilization facility to research sustainable production, harvesting, transportation and storage of biomass to be used for biofuels and bioproducts.
• Center for Transporation Research and Education (CTRE): CTRE performs transportation research for public and private agencies and companies; manages its own education program for transportation students; and conducts local, regional and national transportation services and continuing education programs.
• Ames Lab: Research facility of the U.S. Department of Energy run by Iowa State University. The Ames Laboratory seeks solutions to energy-related problems through the exploration of chemical, engineering, materials, mathematical and physical sciences.