InnoVenture Iowa Capital Co-Investment Fund
Forecasted
The InnoVenture Iowa Capital Co-Investment Fund by BioConnect Iowa invests in Iowa-based deep tech companies to accelerate research-driven innovation and technology commercialization.
Funder: BioConnect Iowa
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Venture capital co-investments; typical award size and duration not specified. Funding is investment capital, not a grant.
Summary: Provides venture capital co-investments to accelerate growth of deep tech and innovation-driven companies in Iowa.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates and details are projected and subject to change.
Description
The InnoVenture Iowa Capital Co-Investment Fund, administered by BioConnect Iowa, is designed to accelerate the growth of Iowa’s economy by making targeted venture capital co-investments in deep tech and innovation-driven companies. The fund supports businesses advancing cutting-edge technologies and research-driven solutions, providing crucial investment capital to help them scale and succeed within Iowa’s innovation ecosystem. This program is part of BioConnect Iowa’s broader “Iowa’s Flywheel” initiative, which aims to move early-stage, research-driven companies from inception to investment, offering support through strategy, mentorship, and professional services.
