What is CyBIZ Lab?

The Iowa State University CyBIZ Lab provides the opportunity for cross-functional teams of undergraduate and graduate students to work on business and organizational projects. Students gain hands-on experience working to solve real business problems, and companies and organizations receive potential solutions to business issues from a perspective outside the company.

CyBIZ Lab services are available to existing businesses and corporations, new businesses, startups, university departments, and non-profit organizations.  Consulting and startup projects are fee-based and priced according to complexity and timeframe.  Live cases are conducted as part of a for-credit classroom experience.

Business projects may address organizational challenges including, but not limited to:

  • Market Analysis
  • Industry Research
  • Client Surveys
  • Financial Analysis
  • New Product or New Business Feasibility Analysis
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Analysis
  • Information Systems
  • Other Business Issues

For more information, please contact us at info@isupjcenter.org or 515-296-6532.

Program Benefits

Client Benefits

  • Affordable Solutions
  • Fresh Perspective
  • Dedicated Interdisciplinary Team
  • Flexible Timeline
  • Database/University Resources
  • Student Recruitment
  • Strengthened relationships between businesses, organizations, and the Ivy College of Business

Student Benefits

  • Practical Learning & Experiences
  • Interdependent Decision Making
  • Dedicated Interdisciplinary Team
  • Professional Leadership & Team Skills
  • Real World Engagement
  • Marketable Skills and Experiences
  • Valuable training
  • Learn about professional interests
  • Create valuable connections within the university and professional world

Companies

  • Are you looking for a solution to a business problem at your company?

  • Do you have a new market you want to tap or explore?

  • Do you want to research a new business opportunity but don’t have the resources to tackle the project?

  • Do you have an idea for a new product or new business?

  • Are you interested in engaging students to find solutions and offer a new perspective to your business issues?

Students

The CyBIZ Lab student application site is always open, so please apply at any time. We are regularly recruiting students in Marketing, Supply Chain, Communications, MBA, Management, Analytics, and Finance. We also recruit skill sets across campus for specific projects. Due to the high number of applications received, we do not always respond to every application at the time of submittal but do thoroughly review all applications and reach out to students as opportunities become available.