Idaho State University offers a compelling environment for industry partnerships. In over 250,000 square feet of dedicated research space, the ISU Office for Research sponsors twelve research centers and institutes. A dozen research centers and laboratories are administered by individual colleges and departments.
The East Idaho region, and Pocatello specifically, benefits from a robust transit system, featuring direct access to I-15 and I-86, an active Union Pacific railroad hub, and the Pocatello Regional Airport with two asphalt runways, 9,059 by 150 feet and 7,150 by 100 feet, ensuring seamless connectivity and logistics for businesses. ISU's close proximity to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), a national center for nuclear energy research and development, offers unparalleled collaboration prospects in cutting-edge research, particularly in critical materials and advanced energy systems. Furthermore, ISU provides reliable basic utilities stubbed into a 275-acre research and innovation business park with ample room to grow.