Purdue Innovates Startup And Technology Expo

Event Description

The Purdue Innovates Startup and Technology Expo 2025 will highlight and showcase Purdue’s finest innovators and entrepreneurs including students, faculty, staff, startups and issued patent recipients. Network in a dynamic environment designed to spark collaboration and fuel innovation.

Celebrate Purdue’s innovative spirit with three days of sessions by and for entrepreneurs and innovators, pitches, and opportunities for networking.

Day 1: Join us in the afternoon for exciting and engaging info sessions. Dive into the world of intellectual property and witness groundbreaking team presentations that will reshape industries.

1-4pm:

• IP 101 – D.H.R. Sarma, Director of IP Processes and Patent Agent, Purdue Innovates
• Startup Formation 101 – Audrey Wessel, Business Law and IP Attorney, Gutwein Law
• Pitch School
• Fundraising/Investor Math 101- Landon Young, Vice President of Pre-Seed, Elevate Ventures

Day 2: A full day of pitches, a fireside chat, networking, and demos. Lunch will be included, so don't forget to register. Whether you're looking to showcase your ideas, find your next big investment, or simply take in the innovative atmosphere, this event is your launchpad to success.

9-11:30am (Promising Technologies):

• Former Trask Innovation Fund winners
• Cap Stone
• Commercialization Fellows

Lunch followed by Purdue Innovates Jeopardy/Trivia (with prizes!)

1-4pm (Promising Startups):

• New Venture Challenge (NVC)
• Accelerator

Day 3: Closed sessions (invitation only).

Admission

FREE