Innovation thrives where ideas meet opportunity—and at Iowa State University Research Park, businesses gain access to an ecosystem of world-class research expertise, cutting-edge facilities, and strategic partnerships designed to accelerate product development and fuel growth.
Our close ties to Iowa State University provide tenants with a gateway to scientific and technical resources that are rarely found in one place. Whether you’re a startup refining a prototype or a global company pursuing complex research initiatives, contact us today to learn how ISURP can put powerful tools and collaborators within your reach.
The ISU Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) has been helping Iowa businesses grow stronger since 1963. From engineering solutions and process improvement to supply chain optimization and workforce strategies, CIRAS connects companies with applied research, on-demand expertise, and real-world solutions.
Located in the ISU Research Park, CIRAS serves as a critical partner for tenants looking to:
- Analyze materials and products through state-of-the-art testing facilities
- Access technical assistance from engineers, data scientists, and manufacturing specialists
- Accelerate innovation by tapping into federal programs like the MEP National Network
- Reduce risk by validating designs and production processes before scaling
Whether you’re improving product durability or exploring automation, CIRAS can help move your ideas forward—faster and smarter.
The Office of Biotechnology at Iowa State University provides access to more than 30 core facilities and instrumentation labs for tenants advancing discoveries in biosciences, agricultural tech, and biomedical engineering.
Through this partnership, ISURP companies can collaborate with leading ISU researchers or utilize sophisticated equipment and shared-use laboratories, including:
- Genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics labs
- Advanced microscopy and imaging centers
- Protein production and purification systems
- Bioinformatics resources for data analysis and modeling
This deep pool of resources allows companies to conduct high-level research without needing to invest in expensive infrastructure themselves—creating a more accessible and cost-effective path to discovery.
Tenants at ISURP also benefit from proximity to the Ames National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s premier research facilities. Ames Lab focuses on materials science, critical materials, chemical and biological sciences, and high-performance computing.
Working with Ames Lab gives companies the opportunity to:
- Partner with nationally recognized scientists on fundamental and applied research
- Access advanced tools for materials design and characterization
- Explore breakthrough technologies in energy storage, additive manufacturing, and rare-earth materials
- Collaborate on federally funded research initiatives
These relationships open the door for transformative discoveries and give companies a competitive edge in fast-evolving fields.