Purdue Foundry assembled a prestigious group of professionals to create 1:1 coaching sessions with members of the Boost cohort.

Inari has created a unique opportunity to deliver proven genetically modified traits in combination with novel gene edits to plants’ natural DNA — unlocking the full potential of seeds for growers and the environment.

Purdue alumni who have founded their own companies are doing very well in raising capital.

The Office of Technology Commercialization has funded the project through the Trask Innovation Fund. The fund supports short-term projects that enhance the commercial value of Purdue’s intellectual property.
Writer: Steve Martin

A first-of-its-kind horse slicker with a specially designed liner could be able to “tell” the horse’s human caregivers of increasing chronic diseases.
Writer: Matthew Oates

Purdue-affiliated entrepreneurs who commercialize technology that benefits any agricultural sector can apply for $100,000 from the Ag-Celerator Fund. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on Feb. 11.
Writer: Alicia South-Hurt

Read about Kyle Mohler, Purdue alumnus and founder of Insignum AgTech, the company whose plants turn purple to warn farmers of crop infection.

American Evidence Management, LeafTech Ag, NanoBio Designs and Peak Mind received $200,000 in regional pitch competitions organized by Elevate Ventures.

Insignum AgTech creates plants that warn growers of an early-stage infection so that crops can be protected. Verility Inc. is a global animal health platform providing fertility analysis products.
Writer: Steve Martin

The winning teams proposed IoT solutions or software applications to improve safety for vulnerable road users who navigate high-traffic corridors and intersections during major seasonal events in the city.