News + Innovation
The most important technology news, developments and trends

Small cyberphysical watermarks could prevent huge headaches caused by fake meds
- March 2, 2022
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Purdue University researchers have created many innovations in the veterinary space. Read about them and how to license them in this feature. Learn More >

Invention addresses the problems of running a red light at traffic intersections
- February 16, 2022
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Read how an invention from Purdue University and INDOT engineers could save lives at high-speed traffic signals. Learn More >

Inari to Bring Growers Proprietary GM Traits in Tandem with Novel Gene Edits
- February 9, 2022
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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. Learn More >

Brooke Beier to lead commercialization efforts at Purdue Research Foundation
- February 3, 2022
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In addition to her current responsibilities in leading PRF’s Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC), Beier will oversee the Purdue Foundry. Learn More >

3 Purdue projects receive $143,000 from Office of Technology Commercialization’s Trask Innovation Fund
- February 2, 2022
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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. Learn More >

A horse slicker is just a horse slicker, of course, of course, unless it can monitor chronic disease
- February 2, 2022
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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. 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. Learn More >

Take 6: Kyle Mohler, Insignum AgTech
- January 28, 2022
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Read about Kyle Mohler, Purdue alumnus and founder of Insignum AgTech, the company whose plants turn purple to warn farmers of crop infection. Learn More >

Ag-Celerator fund invests $200,000 in two agriculture startup companies
- January 27, 2022
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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. Learn More >

57 patents issued to Purdue University innovations
- January 23, 2022
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Congratulations to Purdue University researchers across all campuses and academic disciplines. They have received 57 patents on their intellectual property from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in October, November, and December. Learn More >