Founded by Julio Bravo, AgroBravo has long operated at the intersection of global agriculture and people-centered connection. For the better part of a decade, the company has facilitated high-level technical agricultural tours—immersive, cross-border experiences where U.S. and South American ag professionals, companies, and thought leaders share innovations, compare challenges, and build lasting relationships.

On Nov. 13, the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) named Iowa State’s Research Park its Distinguished Community of Innovation of the Year. The award recognizes ecosystems that are “driving the journey of research translations from concept to market and creating measurable impact.”