MVS Collaborating with BioConnect Iowa on the Iowa Go-To-Market (G2M) Accelerator ProgramApril 5, 2021

MVS is pleased to announce that we are working with BioConnect Iowa, an organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Iowa’s bioscience sector, on the Iowa Go-To-Market Accelerator Program.

The Iowa Go-To-Market (IowaG2M) Accelerator Program, a partnership between BioConnect Iowa, the Iowa State University Startup Factory, and VentureNet Iowa, seeks to provide follow-on support for Iowa entrepreneurs who are developing technology-driven innovative products or services and need additional support to increase their likelihood of commercial success. The program was funded by a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

MVS attorneys will serve as an advisor for certain startups throughout the six months in the accelerator program. We will be providing overall mentorship, business guidance and advice on legal issues that the company may encounter. One of the focal points will be on identifying intellectual property needs that may include patents (utility, design, and plant patents), trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. In addition, an MVS attorney may advise on any regulatory requirements that may result from research, use and sale of certain products especially with regard to the USDA, FDA, and EPA.

“We are excited to be participating in the IowaG2M Accelerator Program and we look forward to working with Iowa entrepreneurs who are on the forefront of developing the next generation of technology products and services,” stated Jill N. Link, Partner and Chair of the MVS Licensing Practice Group and a member of the BioConnect Iowa Board of Directors.

About BioConnect Iowa:

BioConnect Iowa is Iowa’s #1 resource for bioscience innovators and entrepreneurs. Their goal is to accelerate the growth of Iowa’s bioscience sector by helping innovators turn good ideas into successful commercial endeavors. They provide entrepreneurs with guidance, advice, and connections to the right people at the right time to help them turn dreams into reality. They focus their efforts in four key areas: Biobased Products/Chemicals, Precision and Digital Agriculture, Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, and Medical Devices. BioConnect Iowa also administers the state’s SBIR/STTR Outreach program, which supports entrepreneurs seeking these federal grants.