University Assets

ISU Research Park provides a direct link to the abundant resources of Iowa State University, one of the premier science and technology learning institutions in the United States. ISU has earned a reputation for discovery, having a hand in a number of historical firsts and scientific breakthroughs.

Leverage Iowa State’s passion for innovation in your own pursuits. Call on the expertise of thought leaders in their respective fields. Expand your in-house capabilities. ISU Research Park puts the University to work for you.

Faculty & Staff

A world leader in plant metabolic engineering. The foremost scientist on coupled heat and mass transfer in soil. A respected authority in materials informatics. An expert in computational fluid dynamics. These are just a few of the brilliant minds that you can find at Iowa State University. Plus, new research is taking place on campus every day.

You have the opportunity to align your work with ISU’s resident innovators, as well as network with and glean knowledge from a community of applied higher learning. Collaborate with experts within your field and bring your vision to the world.

Campus Equipment & Facilities

The Iowa State campus is home to some of science’s most cutting-edge technologies, including a virtual reality room, Fitness and Metabolism Unit (FMU) and more. Specialized equipment and laboratories are also available for rent through the University. Previously used equipment may also be available for purchase at a lower cost to Park residents.

Library Research

ISU’s Parks Library holds 2.5 million volumes and subscribes to over 100,000 journals (print and electronic) – including a number of research journals and trade publications. If you are unable to find published scientific reports and studies in their archives, you can also try library-to-library loans for materials not currently in stock.

Technology Transfer

As you begin the go-to-market phase, ISU Research Park can assist in you seeking patents and protecting your intellectual property. We work with the University’s Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (OIPTT) to ensure you profit from your efforts.