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BioConnect Iowa

BioConnect Iowa

Des Moines, Iowabioconnectiowa.org

Overview

BioConnect Iowa is a public-private partnership that accelerates the growth of Iowa's bioscience, advanced manufacturing, and information technology sectors by providing resources, mentorship, and connections, as well as managing investment programs like the InnoVenture Iowa Fund.

Year Founded

2020

Portfolio Companies

34

Investments

BioConnect Iowa investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Pachyderm IndustriesJan 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
Upcycling+Jan 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
SimplSupportJan 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
ReEnvision AgDec 2023GrantCo-investor
SoilSerdemAug 2023GrantCo-investor

Key People

Jessica Hyland

President & CEO

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersDes Moines, Iowa
Year Founded2020

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