Center for Industrial Research and Service
The Center for Industrial Research and Service was created in 1963 to improve the quality of life in Iowa by helping businesses and their communities thrive. Our individually tailored strategy Engage. Educate. Embed. means we work with companies to fashion solutions specific to their individual needs.
Over the past five years, CIRAS and our partners have helped more than 4,600 businesses in every Iowa county, creating an economic impact of more than $2.8 billion.
Iowa State University Technical Assistance Lab Tour 6/19/2025, Ames, Iowa
Introduction to Government Contracting in Iowa 6/23/2025, Virtual
Future-Proofing the Workforce: Structuring Engagement Across Generations 6/25/2025, Virtual
Introduction to Plant Optimization Workshop Series 6/25/2025 - 7/9/2025, Hiawatha, IA
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Taking a load off: CIRAS pilot program brings exoskeletons to Iowa companies
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Determining Small Business Status for Recently-Formed Companies
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Artificial Intelligence: Building Better Outputs – Prompt & Train AI for Impact
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2023-2024 Iowa Manufacturing Needs Assessment Report
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