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Purdue Innovates Incubator
Also known as: Purdue Incubator, Purdue Startup Incubator
Purdue University · West Lafayette, Indiana
Quick fit check
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Rolling
Institution Wide
Last activity
2026-07-13
High confidence
Purdue Innovates Incubator
The Purdue Innovates Incubator is the umbrella incubator program within the purdue-innovates network. Directed by Justin Renfrow, it provides early-stage startup support including shared lab and office facilities, mentorship, and business services to Purdue-affiliated ventures.
Key Details
- Director: Justin Renfrow
- Location: Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration, 101 Foundry Dr, West Lafayette
- Focus: Early-stage startup support across all technology verticals
- Facilities: Shared wet lab and dry lab space, co-working offices, conference rooms
- Affiliation: Part of the Purdue Research Park ecosystem
Programs
The incubator umbrella includes purdue-firestarter (pre-company cohort) and purdue-accelerator (investment-based acceleration). Graduates may access purdue-ventures for follow-on capital.
News & articles
News articles and official sources documenting Purdue Innovates Incubator at Purdue University.
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Purdue Student Startups Win $50K in 2026 New Venture Challenge
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Purdue Student Startups Win $50K in 2026 New Venture Challenge
Four teams of Purdue student entrepreneurs won a combined $50,000 at the finals of the 2026 New Venture Challenge, held at the Purdue Innovates Startup and Technology Expo (April 22–24, 2026). echoSURE took First Place and Crowd Favorite ($22,500); VitaWave Tech placed Second ($15,000); CalcGPT and Kova Group also won prizes.
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Purdue Incubator
The Purdue Incubator provides co-working space, lab space, mentorship, and business support services for early-stage Purdue-affiliated startups. It is one of the key programs under the Purdue Innovates umbrella, offering a structured pathway from idea to company formation.
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