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The most important technology news, developments and trends

Purdue Foundry Network: Jed Dean
- February 28, 2022
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Each month Wade Lange, Chief Entrepreneuirial Officer of Purdue Foundry has the opportunity to learn from entrepreneurial CEOs about lessons learned from their journey. Their ongoing role as entrepreneurial role models and as supporters of the Purdue entrepreneurial ecosystem is instrumental in our ability to achieve President Mitch Daniels’ vision of Purdue as “Startup U.”… Learn More >

On the Road to $25,000: Boost cohort companies learn from industry mentors
- February 9, 2022
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Purdue Foundry assembled a prestigious group of professionals to create 1:1 coaching sessions with members of the Boost cohort. 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 >

Purdue among world’s most entrepreneurial universities
- February 3, 2022
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Purdue alumni who have founded their own companies are doing very well in raising capital. 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 >

Four Purdue University-related companies receive $200,000 in funding
- January 27, 2022
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American Evidence Management, LeafTech Ag, NanoBio Designs and Peak Mind received $200,000 in regional pitch competitions organized by Elevate Ventures. 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 >

Take 6: Phil Low, College of Science and several startup companies
- January 21, 2022
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Phil Low of Purdue’s College of Science generously shared his time to answer our questions. Learn More >

Take 6: Mohammad Rahman, Krannert School of Management and Rightfit Analytics Inc.
- January 7, 2022
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Mohammad Rahman, associate professor of management information systems in the Krannert School of Management, is president and CEO of Rightfit Analytics Inc. He generous shared his time to answer our questions. Learn More >