- Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative
The Agricultural Entrepreneurship Initiative was established in 2005. Based in the College of Agriculture, the Initiative's goal is to To create the foremost program for training and developing high growth agricultural entrepreneurs in the United States.
- Entrepreneurial Studies Minor
The goal of the Entrepreneurial Studies program is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to create value through recognizing and developing opportunities.
- Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship
The Center has two primary objectives: to create a culture that encourages entrepreneurship and innovation, and to provide the tools necessary for building and improving Iowa's businesses.
- ISU Research Park
Iowa State University Research Park, a rapidly growing technology community of more than 50 companies, many of whom have direct ties with teaching and research mission of Iowa State University.
- Iowa Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The SBDC provides free in-depth quality assistance to small businesses in all areas that promote growth, expansion, innovation, increased productivity and management improvement. Iowa SBDC is funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration.