The Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) is more than a research hub—it's a dynamic innovation community designed for businesses to develop, test, and scale their ideas by tapping into an exceptionally skilled workforce and leveraging Iowa State University’s extensive resources.

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As the global headquarters for multiple publicly traded companies, with satellite offices for several others, innovation is built into everything we do.

The Iowa State University Research Park is home to major R&D facilities for 10+ industry leaders.

Entrepreneurial startups take off by leveraging university resources to accelerate growth.

Our growing residential and retail developments are building community by fostering the type of work-live-grow lifestyle many young professionals find attractive.

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Grow in the ISU Research Park


With flexible leasing models, development-ready land, and close proximity to a major research university, ISURP offers businesses the ability to customize their footprint—whether that means short-term space, long-term leases, build-to-suit facilities, or purchasing land to develop independently. This flexibility allows companies to minimize risk while maximizing opportunity, setting ISURP apart from other innovation campuses.

Grow in the ISU Research Park


With flexible leasing models, development-ready land, and close proximity to a major research university, ISURP offers businesses the ability to customize their footprint—whether that means short-term space, long-term leases, build-to-suit facilities, or purchasing land to develop independently. This flexibility allows companies to minimize risk while maximizing opportunity, setting ISURP apart from other innovation campuses.

Grow with ISU Research Park
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Live in the ISU Research Park


ISURP isn't just about space—it's about creating tailored workforce strategies and a robust community that helps businesses attract, train, and retain the right talent, from internships to full-time hires, upskilling programs, and reskilling initiatives.

Live in the ISU Research Park


ISURP isn't just about space—it's about creating tailored workforce strategies and a robust community that helps businesses attract, train, and retain the right talent, from internships to full-time hires, upskilling programs, and reskilling initiatives.

Live with ISU Research Park
ISU Research Park
The Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) Park serves as a launchpad for startups, a growth center for scaling businesses, and an R&D hub for major corporations.

ISURP’s location provides direct access to 3,000 acres of contiguous university-owned test ground, offering unparalleled opportunities for ag-tech development, field trials, and large-scale research projects. The adjacent airport, robust infrastructure, and collaboration with Iowa State's BioCentury Research Farm (BCRF) create a unique environment where research seamlessly transitions to real-world application.

By fostering collaboration between industry leaders, Iowa State University, and emerging talent, ISURP plays a crucial role in building the workforce of tomorrow—right here in Ames, Iowa.
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