The connection between university and industry is further strengthened by multiple annual events. Hawkeye Innovation Summit and Innovation EXPO provide great opportunity for crosstalk between student startup teams and industry investors.
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University of Iowa also plays an important role in the Iowa-based technology and high-growth start-up companies. According to the State government of Iowa, exciting biosciences advancements are being made at University of Iowa research facilities: