Welcome
Innovate Iowa is a public/private partnership that includes senior leaders from biotech, academia, business, health and other organizations interested in growing Iowa's economy with a specific focus on advancing medical innovation. We are committed to working with Iowa leaders attending to communicate with Iowa's Federal Delegation about the policies that will help ensure Iowa remains a leader in animal, plant and human health.
Recently, Innovate Iowa released the Battelle Bioscience Strategy Update during a press conference featuring Governor Branstad. The report clearly outlines key areas of strength for Iowa and additional areas of opportunity.
It is our goal, with your help, to shine the spotlight on Iowa's niche Bioscience Technology Platforms of
1) Bioeconomy,
2) "One Health" Infectious Diseases,
3) Personal Medicine, and
4) Advanced Foods.
Together, we Innovate Iowa!
Doug Reichardt
Chairman, Innovate Iowa
Ric Jurgens
Chairman & CEO, Hy-Vee, Inc.
Greg Geoffroy
President, Iowa State University
Elliott Smith
President, Iowa Business Council
Dr. Andy McGuire
Physician and Business Leader
Doug Getter
Executive Director, Inspire 21 Foundation
Robert Riley, Jr.
Iowa Department of Economic Development Board Member and Agribusiness Leader
Dr. Rob Denson
President, Des Moines Area Community College
Rachel Hurley
Executive Director, Iowa Biotechnology Association






