Innovation in Iowa

Helping Grow IOWA’s Knowledge Economy

Iowa is joining the growing number of state governments creating mechanisms to provide guidance on state investments made to create “more jobs-better jobs” in the innovation economy. The Iowa Innovation Council represents an evolution in thinking about Iowa’s economic development strategies, partnerships and goals. The Council’s focus is that portion of economic activity driven by innovation-based research, development and commercialization.

Creating partnerships between government, industry and academia to develop innovation strategies will support the formation of new companies and help existing industries compete globally. To compete to win we must compete and win based on high skills, high quality, innovation and creativity. Focused, targeted investments can leverage private activity and increase our competitive advantage. Our enterprises need to be focused on the technologies and markets that will grow in the future to create jobs and raise living standards.

Resources

• Guide to the Iowa Innovators Resource Network [iowainnovationcouncil.com] — Essential information to keep innovators and entrepreneurs informed as well as showcase the statewide organizations working to help entrepreneurs succeed. A comprehensive guide to securing business financing is included to explain financing options for the business community.
• Iowa Innovation Index [PDF: 65MB] — This publication looks at the Innovation Economy in the state of Iowa and assesses how well the state is doing relative to the nation and a select group of surrounding states.

To learn more about the Iowa Innovation Council, E-mail the Iowa Innovation Council.