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Iowa State University Startup Factory

Iowa State University Startup Factory

Ames, Iowaisupjcenter.org

Overview

Iowa State University Startup Factory is an incubator program that helps researchers and inventors develop and commercialize high-tech innovations.

Year Founded

2016

Portfolio Companies

20

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
Big Data in a Box, Inc.Feb 2026AcceleratorLead
Immuno Nano MedAug 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
SABER Chemical, Inc.Jan 2025AcceleratorCo-investor
imPETusDec 2024GrantCo-investor
SimplSupportJan 2024AcceleratorCo-investor

Key People

Jean Walsh

Director Of Events And Programs

Megan Sweere

Director Of CYstarters And Student Ventures

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HeadquartersAmes, Iowa
Year Founded2016

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