Join us at Dream City for a dynamic Lunch & Learn with the team from InnoVenture Iowa, the state’s first publicly funded venture capital co-investment fund.

Focused on supporting early-stage startups in biosciences, advanced manufacturing, and information technology, InnoVenture Iowa is investing in the future of Iowa’s innovation economy. This is your chance to hear directly from their team, learn how they work with founders, and ask your questions about funding, strategy, and startup growth.

Whether you're a founder, investor, or just curious about Iowa’s startup ecosystem, this session is for you. Free to attend with registration required. 

Event: Skilled Trades Career Connections (STCC)

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Dream City, 611 Southgate Ave., Iowa City

We are excited to invite your business or school to participate in Skilled Trades Career Connections (STCC)—an engaging, hands-on career exploration event designed to introduce students to rewarding opportunities in the skilled trades. Our goal is to ensure that students who may not typically be exposed to these career paths can discover a wide range of in-demand, high-paying jobs in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and more.

 Each business is encouraged to bring a hands-on activity for students to experience what it’s like to work in their career.