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President Chiang and Purdue-affiliated Veo celebrate company’s launch on campus
- April 20, 2023
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Veo, a company started by two Purdue alums, presented President Mung Chiang with a gold scooter during an event Thursday (Apri 20) celebrating the company’s presence on Purdue’s campus. From left are Purdue Research Foundation President Brian Edelman, Veo co-founders Edwin Tan and Candice Xie, and Chiang. (Purdue University photo/Alicia South-Hurt) Veo’s shared scooters and… Learn More >

Ericsson, Saab and Purdue University announce ‘lab to life’ innovative 5G network to make Purdue Airport accessible as a real-life research site for aviation industry
- March 20, 2023
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Purdue University President Mung Chiang discusses the collaboration with industry partners Ericsson and Saab. A private 5G network will be installed at the airport, allowing companies and university researchers to develop their newest innovations in a real-world setting. (Purdue University/Charles Jischke) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University Airport, in collaboration with industry partners Ericsson and… Learn More >

Ag-Celerator announces deadline for ag entrepreneurs to apply for funding
- January 31, 2022
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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 Learn More >

$15,000 awarded to three finalists of the West Lafayette Smart City Challenge
- January 27, 2022
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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. Learn More >

User experience event on Oct. 26 to focus on inclusivity, accessibility
- October 12, 2021
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Industry leaders are aware that accessibility issues around aging and disability must be addressed as they develop products. A free event Tuesday, Oct. 26 in Discovery Park District, adjacent to the Purdue University campus, will address incorporating inclusivity and accessibility into user experience, or UX, design. Learn More >

Bayer Innovation Bootcamp
- October 4, 2021
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Ready for the next challenge? Ready for the next challenge? Join us to transform global challenges into opportunities for innovation & social impact. Learn More >

NineTwelve opens lab at Discovery Park District to spur industry-academic collaboration
- September 28, 2021
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Leaders in industry and academia will discover new opportunities to collaborate as NineTwelve, an Indiana-based nonprofit organization that operationalizes new technologies and strategy, opens a facility in the Discovery Park District, adjacent to the Purdue University campus. Learn More >