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PhD fighter pilot starts drone company

  • June 28, 2022
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  • By: PurdueResearchFoundation

There aren’t too many fighter pilots with PhDs! But even that is not enough for Purdue grad Zachary Adams. When he’s not busy flying Strike Eagles for the Air Force, Zach puts his Purdue research into practice by developing the first ever cyclorotor hybrid drone, and starting a company called Pitch Aeronautics to bring it to market.
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Spotlight on Inari Agriculture

  • June 27, 2022
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  • By: PurdueResearchFoundation

Today, we focus on Inari Agriculture, a new breeding technology company designing nature-positive seeds for a more sustainable food system. Flagship Pioneering founded the company in 2016. Learn More >

Take 6: Fred Regnier, Novilytic

  • June 10, 2022
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  • By: PurdueResearchFoundation

Fred Regnier (Photo provided by Novilytic) Fred Regnier is the former John H. Law Distinguished Professor of Chemistry in Purdue University’s Department of Chemistry. He also is the chief technology officer of Novilytic, a molecular recognition company that uses nanotechnology to protect lifesaving drugs. In layman’s terms, they help drug development companies to remain FDA-compliant during the… Learn More >

Purdue Foundry Network: Jed Dean

  • February 28, 2022
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  • By: PurdueResearchFoundation

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 >