Ventures

We invest in venture-scale startups we are uniquely positioned to support that can benefit from the strengths of Purdue University and its relationships around the world.

capital

We invest in companies in order to create gravity, driving opportunity towards our community of startups.

Support

We provide support resources to create inflection points for the companies and founders we back.

Portfolio

Over the past decade we have invested in a number of companies across multiple verticals including Software, Agriculture, and Life Sciences.

"Startups are growth machines and our program facilitates that growth."

Tyler Mantel

Director - Ventures

PRF Monthly Events

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4	5	6	7	8 Coffee at Convergence – Moonshot Finalists Coffee at Convergence – Moonshot Finalists December 8, 2023 8:30 am – 9:30 am The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration, 101 Foundry Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA Listento the Moonshot finalists’ quick pitches to solve real-world problems Join us once a month for coffee and conversation with a guest speaker. Refreshments will be provided. Add to Calendar •	9	10
11	12 The Mix – Monthly Networking Event The Mix – Monthly Networking Event December 12, 2023 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette, 119 Howard Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA Mix with industry partners, park tenants, startups, and mentors all in one place. Appetizers are on us. Drinks are on you. Add to Calendar •	13	14	15	16	17
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Purdue Innovates is a streamlined system providing innovators support and resources for technology commercialization, intellectual property protection and licensing, enterprise creation, and venture capital.

The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration
101 Foundry Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906, 765-588-3470

	December 2023
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4	5	6	7	8 Coffee at Convergence – Moonshot Finalists Coffee at Convergence – Moonshot Finalists December 8, 2023 8:30 am – 9:30 am The Convergence Center for Innovation and Collaboration, 101 Foundry Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA Listento the Moonshot finalists’ quick pitches to solve real-world problems Join us once a month for coffee and conversation with a guest speaker. Refreshments will be provided. Add to Calendar •	9	10
11	12 The Mix – Monthly Networking Event The Mix – Monthly Networking Event December 12, 2023 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Nine Irish Brothers, West Lafayette, 119 Howard Ave, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA Mix with industry partners, park tenants, startups, and mentors all in one place. Appetizers are on us. Drinks are on you. Add to Calendar •	13	14	15	16	17
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