The University of Iowa College of Engineering Contributions Toward the State of Iowa's Economic Development Initiatives
In recent years, the foundation of the U.S. economy has shifted focus from traditional manufacturing to a knowledge-based economy. The New Economy refers to the competitive environment in which the pace of technology development and commercialization has dramatically accelerated.
To be competitive in the New Economy, Iowa is showcasing its excellent workforce and focusing on the identified high-wage, high-growth industry cluster areas. A New Economy strategy to foster business growth in three growing industry clusters was studied and endorsed by the Governor’s Strategic Planning Council. Those sectors are Biosciences, Advanced Manufacturing, and Information Solutions/Financial Services.
The University of Iowa College of Engineering participates energetically in all three industry clusters with faculty teaching and research excellence, and key College and University research centers, institutes, and laboratories.
 Biosciences |
 Advanced Manufacturing |
 Information Solutions |
New companies, established on Iowa-based research, flourish in a healthy Midwestern business climate. Prospects are strong for those now incubating in the growth-oriented environment of the University's Technology Innovation Center (TIC) and Oakdale Research Park.
We have created a menu of the many partnership opportunities available for partnering with the College. If there is a specific area about which you want to learn more, please let us know. We would be delighted to explore ways with you that can help expand growth opportunities for your organization through the value of Iowa-based engineering education and research.
Also, we would appreciate having you share this web information with other key decision makers in your organization, including those responsible for technology, engineering, and manufacturing.
To enhance your partnership opportunities with the College of Engineering, please contact the Marketing and Communications Office at (319) 384-0550 or via e-mail at fred-streicher@uiowa.edu.
In addition, contact IOWA Centers
for Enterprise for assistance. IOWA Centers for Enterprise, Centers
for Research & Commercialization, integrate existing economic
development activities at The University of Iowa. IOWA Centers for
Enterprise offer a comprehensive program that promotes economic development
and technology transfer , provides assistance to Iowa startups and existing Iowa businesses
and communities, and helps the state of Iowa develop a creative, entrepreneurial
workforce. Also, IOWA Centers for Enterprise programs optimize the
flow of University intellectual property into opportunities for licensing,
commercialization and business development.