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Why Iowa

Discover the workforce, cost advantages and central location that make Iowa the smart move for your business.

Key Industries

Advanced Manufacturing

Deep Talent and investment in smart manufacturing make Iowa the place to build, scale and lead.

Aerospace & Defense

Iowa’s innovation ecosystem and world-class facilities are helping aerospace and defense companies soar.

Business Support

Business Growth Incentives

Supercharge your growth with incentives designed to elevate your operations and maximize profitability.

Innovation & Development

Build the workforce your business needs with programs that help offset the cost of training, upskilling and talent development.

Workforce & Training

Fund your company’s next big discovery with credits and incentives focused on advancing innovation.

Site Selection

Browse Iowa’s certified shovel-ready sites and find your next location.

Innovation and Development

Iowa drives innovation. Innovation drives growth. Tap into a collaborative ecosystem designed to keep your business ahead of the curve.

Programs

R & D Tax Credit

Investing in R&D? Learn about how our tax credits can help you dedicate more of your budget to your next great idea. 

Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit

We incentivize the production of 30 high-value chemicals derived from biomass feedstocks through a tax credit. 

Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment

Assists small-mid-sized enterprises who adopt and integrate smart technologies into existing operations in Iowa. 

Innovation Acceleration Fund

Provides financing to eligible businesses through three components that correspond to different stages of growth for investment-grade, high-growth enterprises. 

Interested in hearing more?

One conversation could change everything. Tell us your vision, and we’ll tell you which programs will help you get there.
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