Purdue Startup Showcase 2026
Purdue's annual startup showcase features the most promising student and faculty ventures. Companies present to a panel of investors and industry experts, with prizes totaling over $100,000 in funding and services.
Event Details
- Date
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Time
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST
- Location
- Purdue Memorial UnionWest Lafayette, Indiana
- Price
- Free
Target Audience
Associated Funding Resources
These organizations are involved with this event as hosts, sponsors, judges, or partners.
Purdue Innovates Investor Network
Purdue Strategic Ventures is launching an Angel Network to connect accredited investors with Purdue-connected startups. Companies qualify if a founder or C-Suite member is a Purdue student, faculty, staff, or alum, or if licensing Purdue IP. Focus areas include deep tech, engineering innovations, life sciences, and agricultural technology.
Purdue Foundry Investment Fund
The Foundry Investment Fund is managed by Purdue Strategic Ventures and focuses on life sciences investments in Purdue-connected, early-stage startups. Part of the Purdue Research Foundation's portfolio supporting commercialization of Purdue innovations.
About This Event
Purdue's annual startup showcase features the most promising student and faculty ventures. Companies present to a panel of investors and industry experts, with prizes totaling over $100,000 in funding and services.
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