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SUMMARY:New Venture Challenge Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The New Venture Challenge (NVC) helps prepare Purdue student startups for market entry and fundraising. At the end of the four-workshop series\, participants will pitch to a room of investors at the annual Purdue Innovates Startup and Technology Expo. \nBy the end of NVC\, participants will: \n\nCraft a solid value proposition.\nDevelop their go-to-market strategy.\nBuild out a finance model compelling to investors.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck\, executive summary\, and a chance to pitch for cash prizes.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/new-venture-challenge-workshop-7/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Venture Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
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SUMMARY:Firestarter In-person Cohort
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nFind your product market fit.\nLearn to communicate ideas effectively to customers.\nExplore ways to de-risk your startup.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck and extensive feedback.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/firestarter-in-person-cohort/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firestarter
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174355Z
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SUMMARY:Firestarter Virtual Cohort
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nFind your product market fit.\nLearn to communicate ideas effectively to customers.\nExplore ways to de-risk your startup.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck and extensive feedback.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/firestarter-virtual-cohort/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firestarter
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20260105T174349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174723Z
UID:10000051-1771333200-1771344000@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Firestarter In-person Cohort
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nFind your product market fit.\nLearn to communicate ideas effectively to customers.\nExplore ways to de-risk your startup.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck and extensive feedback.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/firestarter-in-person-cohort/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firestarter
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20260105T173621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174355Z
UID:10000029-1771318800-1771329600@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Firestarter Virtual Cohort
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nFind your product market fit.\nLearn to communicate ideas effectively to customers.\nExplore ways to de-risk your startup.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck and extensive feedback.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/firestarter-virtual-cohort/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firestarter
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251117T150259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194127Z
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SUMMARY:Market Readiness Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nDevelop a clearly defined product\, customer\, and value proposition.\nBuild out financial projections and milestones.\nConduct weekly customer discovery interviews.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized executive summary and pitch deck.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/market-readiness-applications-open/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market Readiness
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20260105T183847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T183847Z
UID:10000060-1770919200-1770926400@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:New Venture Challenge Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The New Venture Challenge (NVC) helps prepare Purdue student startups for market entry and fundraising. At the end of the four-workshop series\, participants will pitch to a room of investors at the annual Purdue Innovates Startup and Technology Expo. \nBy the end of NVC\, participants will: \n\nCraft a solid value proposition.\nDevelop their go-to-market strategy.\nBuild out a finance model compelling to investors.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck\, executive summary\, and a chance to pitch for cash prizes.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/new-venture-challenge-workshop-7/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Venture Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20260105T174349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174723Z
UID:10000050-1770728400-1770739200@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Firestarter In-person Cohort
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nFind your product market fit.\nLearn to communicate ideas effectively to customers.\nExplore ways to de-risk your startup.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck and extensive feedback.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/firestarter-in-person-cohort/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firestarter
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20260105T173621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T174355Z
UID:10000028-1770714000-1770724800@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Firestarter Virtual Cohort
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nFind your product market fit.\nLearn to communicate ideas effectively to customers.\nExplore ways to de-risk your startup.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck and extensive feedback.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/firestarter-virtual-cohort/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firestarter
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251117T150948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194056Z
UID:10000014-1770314400-1770321600@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Moonshot Pitch Challenge Finals
DESCRIPTION:We’re asking students to think beyond the classroom and pitch an idea that solves a real-world problem in 2 minutes or less. Finalists compete for a prize pool of $5\,500 during a pitch competition in front of judges and a live audience. \nAny idea can be submitted for Moonshot! Decide which category your great idea falls into: \n\nEarth: social ideas primarily focused on addressing socio-economic needs & challenges.\nOrbit: business ideas primarily focused on launching a company offering an exchange of products\, services\, or information between businesses\, or between businesses and customers.\nMoonshot: dent-in-the-universe ideas primarily focused on solving a seemingly impossible problem. This category focuses on radical solutions\, disruptive technology\, or futuristic technology.\n\nYou do not need to have every technical aspect of the product/technology figured out – nor do you need to have a business model fully developed. \nThe winner of each category will win $1\,500. There are also $500 rewards for crowd favorite and best overall pitch.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/moonshot-pitch-challenge-finals/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Moonshot Pitch Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251117T150834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194057Z
UID:10000013-1769774400-1769781600@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Moonshot Pitch Challenge Finalist Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We’re asking students to think beyond the classroom and pitch an idea that solves a real-world problem in 2 minutes or less. Finalists compete for a prize pool of $5\,500 during a pitch competition in front of judges and a live audience. \nAny idea can be submitted for Moonshot! Decide which category your great idea falls into: \n\nEarth: social ideas primarily focused on addressing socio-economic needs & challenges.\nOrbit: business ideas primarily focused on launching a company offering an exchange of products\, services\, or information between businesses\, or between businesses and customers.\nMoonshot: dent-in-the-universe ideas primarily focused on solving a seemingly impossible problem. This category focuses on radical solutions\, disruptive technology\, or futuristic technology.\n\nYou do not need to have every technical aspect of the product/technology figured out – nor do you need to have a business model fully developed. \nThe winner of each category will win $1\,500. There are also $500 rewards for crowd favorite and best overall pitch.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/moonshot-pitch-challenge-finalist-workshop/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Moonshot Pitch Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20260105T183847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T183847Z
UID:10000059-1769709600-1769716800@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:New Venture Challenge Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The New Venture Challenge (NVC) helps prepare Purdue student startups for market entry and fundraising. At the end of the four-workshop series\, participants will pitch to a room of investors at the annual Purdue Innovates Startup and Technology Expo. \nBy the end of NVC\, participants will: \n\nCraft a solid value proposition.\nDevelop their go-to-market strategy.\nBuild out a finance model compelling to investors.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck\, executive summary\, and a chance to pitch for cash prizes.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/new-venture-challenge-workshop-7/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Venture Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251117T150726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194057Z
UID:10000012-1769104800-1769110200@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Moonshot Pitch Challenge Info Session Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We’re asking students to think beyond the classroom and pitch an idea that solves a real-world problem in 2 minutes or less. Finalists compete for a prize pool of $5\,500 during a pitch competition in front of judges and a live audience. \nAny idea can be submitted for Moonshot! Decide which category your great idea falls into: \n\nEarth: social ideas primarily focused on addressing socio-economic needs & challenges.\nOrbit: business ideas primarily focused on launching a company offering an exchange of products\, services\, or information between businesses\, or between businesses and customers.\nMoonshot: dent-in-the-universe ideas primarily focused on solving a seemingly impossible problem. This category focuses on radical solutions\, disruptive technology\, or futuristic technology.\n\nYou do not need to have every technical aspect of the product/technology figured out – nor do you need to have a business model fully developed. \nThe winner of each category will win $1\,500. There are also $500 rewards for crowd favorite and best overall pitch.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/moonshot-pitch-challenge-info-session-workshop/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Moonshot Pitch Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260125T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251103T181948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194057Z
UID:10000004-1768262400-1769383800@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Moonshot Pitch Challenge Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:We’re asking students to think beyond the classroom and pitch an idea that solves a real-world problem in 2 minutes or less. Finalists compete for a prize pool of $5\,500 during a pitch competition in front of judges and a live audience. \nAny idea can be submitted for Moonshot! Decide which category your great idea falls into: \n\nEarth: social ideas primarily focused on addressing socio-economic needs & challenges.\nOrbit: business ideas primarily focused on launching a company offering an exchange of products\, services\, or information between businesses\, or between businesses and customers.\nMoonshot: dent-in-the-universe ideas primarily focused on solving a seemingly impossible problem. This category focuses on radical solutions\, disruptive technology\, or futuristic technology.\n\nYou do not need to have every technical aspect of the product/technology figured out – nor do you need to have a business model fully developed. \nThe winner of each category will win $1\,500. There are also $500 rewards for crowd favorite and best overall pitch.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/moonshot-pitch-challenge/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Moonshot Pitch Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260105T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260201T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251103T181259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T152411Z
UID:10000003-1767571200-1769988600@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Firestarter Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nFind your product market fit.\nLearn to communicate ideas effectively to customers.\nExplore ways to de-risk your startup.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck and extensive feedback.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/firestarter-applications-open/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firestarter
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251211T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251117T151401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194027Z
UID:10000016-1765454400-1765459800@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:New Venture Challenge Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The New Venture Challenge (NVC) helps prepare Purdue student startups for market entry and fundraising. At the end of the four-workshop series\, participants will pitch to a room of investors at the annual Purdue Innovates Startup and Technology Expo. \nBy the end of NVC\, participants will: \n\nCraft a solid value proposition.\nDevelop their go-to-market strategy.\nBuild out a finance model compelling to investors.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck\, executive summary\, and a chance to pitch for cash prizes.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/new-venture-challenge-info-session-2/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Venture Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251117T145956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194127Z
UID:10000008-1764666000-1764676800@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Market Readiness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nDevelop a clearly defined product\, customer\, and value proposition.\nBuild out financial projections and milestones.\nConduct weekly customer discovery interviews.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized executive summary and pitch deck.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/market-readiness-workshop-5/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market Readiness
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251125T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251117T145644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194127Z
UID:10000007-1764061200-1764072000@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Market Readiness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nDevelop a clearly defined product\, customer\, and value proposition.\nBuild out financial projections and milestones.\nConduct weekly customer discovery interviews.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized executive summary and pitch deck.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/market-readiness-workshop-4/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market Readiness
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251120T133000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251117T151245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194027Z
UID:10000015-1763640000-1763645400@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:New Venture Challenge Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The New Venture Challenge (NVC) helps prepare Purdue student startups for market entry and fundraising. At the end of the four-workshop series\, participants will pitch to a room of investors at the annual Purdue Innovates Startup and Technology Expo. \nBy the end of NVC\, participants will: \n\nCraft a solid value proposition.\nDevelop their go-to-market strategy.\nBuild out a finance model compelling to investors.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck\, executive summary\, and a chance to pitch for cash prizes.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/new-venture-challenge-info-session/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Venture Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251117T145546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194128Z
UID:10000006-1763456400-1763467200@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Market Readiness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nDevelop a clearly defined product\, customer\, and value proposition.\nBuild out financial projections and milestones.\nConduct weekly customer discovery interviews.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized executive summary and pitch deck.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/market-readiness-workshop-3/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market Readiness
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251029T171851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194028Z
UID:10000001-1763337600-1768348799@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:New Venture Challenge Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:The New Venture Challenge (NVC) helps prepare Purdue student startups for market entry and fundraising. At the end of the four-workshop series\, participants will pitch to a room of investors at the annual Purdue Innovates Startup and Technology Expo. \nBy the end of NVC\, participants will: \n\nCraft a solid value proposition.\nDevelop their go-to-market strategy.\nBuild out a finance model compelling to investors.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized pitch deck\, executive summary\, and a chance to pitch for cash prizes.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/new-venture-challenge-applications-open/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Venture Challenge
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T062258
CREATED:20251117T145454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T194128Z
UID:10000005-1762851600-1762862400@purdueinnovates.org
SUMMARY:Market Readiness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nDevelop a clearly defined product\, customer\, and value proposition.\nBuild out financial projections and milestones.\nConduct weekly customer discovery interviews.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized executive summary and pitch deck.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/market-readiness-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market Readiness
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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SUMMARY:Market Readiness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:By the end of this program\, participants will: \n\nDevelop a clearly defined product\, customer\, and value proposition.\nBuild out financial projections and milestones.\nConduct weekly customer discovery interviews.\n\nAll teams will leave the program with a finalized executive summary and pitch deck.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/market-readiness-workshop/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Market Readiness
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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SUMMARY:Accelerator Applications Open
DESCRIPTION:Over the course of three months\, participants will gain tailored strategic support and access to a powerful network of world-class mentors\, corporate partners\, investors\, and alumni\, empowering them to reach key business milestones and scale their companies. \nThe program will consist of three phases: \n\n\n\n\n1. Foundation and Structure Analysis\nLay a confident and credible foundation.\nWe start by helping founders validate their market\, refine their business model\, and establish the legal and financial structures necessary for growth\, all grounded in Purdue’s tradition of excellence at scale. \n2. Go To Market and Execution\nGo from concept to customer traction with purpose.\nLeveraging the Purdue Innovates entrepreneurial ecosystem\, this phase turns MVPs into market ready products through structured development\, validated sales strategies\, and iterative market engagement. \n3. Mentorship and Investor Readiness\nAccess the Purdue Innovates network to accelerate impact.\nWith expert mentors\, pitch coaching\, and curated investor introductions\, founders emerge investor ready and strategically positioned for meaningful post program success.
URL:https://purdueinnovates.org/event/accelerator-applications-open/
LOCATION:The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration\, 101 Foundry Dr\, West Lafayette\, IN\, 47906\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accelerator
ORGANIZER;CN="Purdue Innovates Incubator":MAILTO:purdueinnovates@prf.org
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