Artificial intelligence, robotics, cybersecurity and horticulture are coming together in one unique Iowa State initiative. Discover how Cy4CEA is creating a new model for agricultural innovation while preparing students and industry for the future.

Students from engineering, cybersecurity, robotics and horticulture are working side by side at Iowa State's Cy4CEA initiative, developing technologies that could shape the future of agriculture. Discover how hands-on collaboration is preparing tomorrow's AgTech workforce.

With the launch of its innovation hub at the Iowa State University Research Park, Bayer is reinforcing its belief that breakthrough ideas happen at the intersection of world-class talent, farmer proximity, and university-industry collaboration.

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.

When you drive through the Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) on the south side of Ames, you are met with an interesting mix of buildings—some house international brands, others local retail outlets or eager startups, and yet others multi-unit residential complexes. It is this mix that gives the Research Park its unique energy. It is a place where innovation is fueled by community. Whether you’re a founder with a bold idea or a global company looking to grow, ISURP offers something invaluable: a shared culture of curiosity, collaboration, and mutual support.

When companies decide where to plant roots, the question is rarely just about geography. They want an environment where talent is abundant, costs are manageable, and connections drive growth. For tenants of the Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) in Ames, the benefits of locating here extend far beyond a convenient address.