ISA Ventures

11/14/2024

The application for the 2025 Iowa Biotech Showcase Pitch Competition is NOW OPEN!

Each year we select six (6) startup companies to pitch their biotech related product or service for a chance to win the grand prize of $10,000. This year, we've upped the ante!

The Ag Startup Engine will offer a $25,000 dollar investment to one company who pitches during the Iowa Biotech Showcase and Conference (IBSC) Showcase Competition on March 5, 2025.

This new investment opportunity will be offered by the Ag Startup Engine in addition to the $10,000 prize awarded to the Showcase winner as selected by the Showcase judges, during the IBSC annual conference held at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny.

Note: The Ag Startup Engine will offer a $25,000 dollar investment, pending final due diligence, to one company who pitches during the Iowa Biotech Showcase and Conference (IBSC) Showcase Competition on March 5, 2025.

Apply today for a chance to pitch your startup at the 2025 Iowa Biotech Showcase & Competition on Wednesday, March 5, in Ankeny, Iowa!
➡️ www.iowabio.org/2025_ibsc_pitch_competition/

10/31/2024

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Hummingbirds is a female-founded startup that connects hyperlocal content creators with brands that reward them for sharing products with their small and Hummingbirds connects hyperlocal content creators with locally-based brands that reward them for sharing products with highly engaged communities.

08/17/2024

We’re thrilled that STRATAFOLIO has been named Commerical Lease Management Platform of the Year in the 2024 PropTech Breakthrough Awards! 🏆

STRATAFOLIO is recognized for providing an efficient way to manage commercial properties for companies that own and manage commercial real estate and use .

Congratulations to all the other winners who are reshaping PropTech! 🎊

05/23/2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the healthcare industry, with AI-powered medical innovations playing an increasingly important role in diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. However, with this innovation comes a new set of regulatory hurdles.

Join the University of Iowa Office of Innovation and UI Ventures on Thursday, June 20th for the AI in Healthcare Symposium, where industry pioneers and national policy experts will delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by starting and scaling AI-powered healthcare startups.

Learn more + register to attend: https://uiventures.uiowa.edu/ai-healthcare-symposium

05/14/2024

Exciting news! EntreFEST is just one month away! 🎉 Join us in Cedar Rapids on June 13-14 for two days of entrepreneurship and innovation. Don't miss out - get your tickets now at EntreFEST.com!

05/08/2024

Congrats to ISA Ventures' General Counsel Frank Camp on his well-earned retirement!

03/08/2024

Erin Myrent has joined ISA Ventures as our Director of Operations. Erin has broad experience, including contract management, legal and governance work, and recently completed her MBA. Welcome to the ISAV team!

03/01/2024

Don't miss out on the Reiman Entrepreneur Speaker Series: Startup Successes and Lessons Learned Along the Way with Bruce Lehrman, serial entrepreneur! Join us on Tuesday, April 2nd, to dive into the world of entrepreneurship with Bruce Lehrman, the founder and former CEO of Involta, an esteemed national IT service provider and consulting firm. With a wealth of experience in the startup realm, Bruce will be sharing invaluable insights and lessons gleaned from his entrepreneurial journey. Lunch will be provided, and registration is required for this event!
📅 Mark your calendar and reserve your spot here: https://buff.ly/3uK49AJ

12/06/2023

We’re delighted to announce the closing of a $3.3 million seed round of funding led by Indianapolis firm, Ground Game!

11/15/2023

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Hiawatha entrepreneur has ideas on injecting fun, caring into company culture

11/14/2023

Thank you to Eric Engelmann of ISA Ventures for coming in to talk about innovation and the Geonetric story! We are excited to continue innovating for pork producers to help grow their businesses and the industry.