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The Startup Incubator connects University of Iowa students with coaching, workspace, and specialists so they can launch a venture. It is housed in the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory.

How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.

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Equity

Unknown

Application

Semester

Campus Wide

Last activity

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    Application and Timing

    Participants take one credit each semester and attend a weekly Friday meeting. A separate twelve-week summer track uses Lean LaunchPad methods, daily team work, and weekly pitches.

    Participants

    Any registered University of Iowa student may apply. All majors are welcome. Teams need at least one current student founder. Applicants interview with the program director.

    Funding and Equity

    Benefits listed include funding opportunities, collaborative workspace, mentoring, workshops, marketing support, prototyping and software support, and legal consulting. Amounts and equity terms are not stated.

    Recent Activity

    The incubator and student-ventures pages were live on October 8, 2026.

    Known Startups or Winners

    The incubator page says the Bedell lab has supported hundreds of businesses and does not name the current roster.

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    Funding amounts and equity terms are not stated.

    Program details

    Iowa JPEC Startup Incubator

    The Startup Incubator connects University of Iowa students with coaching, workspace, and specialists so they can launch a venture. It is housed in the Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory.

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    Evidence

    Official page: https://iowajpec.org/ui-students/startup-incubator

    • The incubator is open to any registered UI student.
    • Teams qualify if at least one founder is a current student.
    • A twelve-week summer track is offered.