University of Iowa brings together six of its business enterprise centers in one location to provide more access for Entrepreneurs, Angels and Venture Capitalists

The University of Iowa will bring together six of its business enterprise centers in one location to more easily share information and promote economic development.

The Iowa Centers for Enterprise will serve as a one-stop shop for venture capitalists, researchers with innovative ideas, startup businesses and existing businesses who want to expand, said Meredith Hay, the university’s vice president for research.

In an effort to promote economic development, the central location will allow the centers to more easily work together to help businesses who want to form public-private partnerships with the university, she said.

"It will serve as a first contact for businesses interested in accessing university marketable resources," she said.

Hay said the centers can help with business development, university licensing opportunities and entrepreneurship education.

Previously, they had been scattered across campus, but the university will bring them to one central campus location at Old Capitol Mall, she said.

For entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, the move will provide more access to the business community, Hay said.

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