On the Park, firms have the option of leasing laboratory or office space in a planned unit development or building their own facility on sites designed to meet their particular requirements. The Center can introduce tenants to the research capabilities of University of Iowa faculty members and can help tenants meet potential academic collaborators. In addition, the Center provides access to the extensive resources of the University, including specialized equipment that new businesses may not be ready to purchase. Tenants have access to international voice, data, and video communication through networks maintained by the University. Tenants can expect to receive important but limited shared secretarial, reception and switchboard assistance, as well as access to shared photocopiers, fax machines, other office and presentation equipment, and mail service.
Tenants receive free parking.
The Center informs tenants of federal and state grant opportunities for businesses and can advise tenants on preparation of competitive applications. The University s Small Business Development Center, located in the Pappajohn Business Building on the main campus in Iowa City, provides free, confidential management assistance on an individual basis. This assistance may include market research, prebusiness planning, insurance, basic accounting procedures, and time and personnel management. The University s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, also located in the business building, offers educational programs that are important to entrepreneurial activities. The Technology Innovation Center is located on the 500-acre University of Iowa Oakdale Campus in Coralville, about ten minutes from the main campus in Iowa City.