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Student with turtle and lizards with text "Meet the entrepreneur taming exotic pet care"

While a veiled chameleon was the inspiration for Spock’s Sanctuary, a home for exotic rescues and boarders, the student team couldn’t have brought their business to life without the entrepreneurial support at Iowa State.

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Patrick Schnable pouring corn seeds from a laboratory flask


PRECISE CROP INPUTS

EnGeniousAg’s easy-to-use nitrogen sensor can save farmers money — and help them better steward the land they depend on.

Shan Jiang


ECO-FRIENDLY FINISHES

Janas Materials’ invention is helping Diamond Vogel Paints grow its water-based — and thus more environmentally friendly — product lines.

Martin Gross


TREATING WASTEWATER SUSTAINABLY

Gross-Wen Technologies developed a system to make treating wastewater greener — literally — with algae.

Ling Zhang at desk alongside designs


DESIGNS NEW MOMS NEED

Ling Zhang’s experience as a new mother spurred her to design a nursing bra that’s comfortable, practical, and stylish.

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