Formed in 2020, the Economic Development Office drives placemaking activities for industry partners, retains and grows existing businesses within the Purdue ecosystem, and attracts new companies to Purdue’s Discovery Park District and Purdue Research Parks. Our efforts lead to increased collaborations with established companies, support for startups and major companies that have licensed a Purdue University innovation, expansion of research partnerships leading to new technologies to advance our global society, and career opportunities for Purdue graduates. Our objective is to provide industry partners the tools needed to succeed. We can assist with:
- Physical space needs and planning
- State and local incentives (qualifications apply)
- Access to world-class research faculty partnerships and graduate talent pipeline
- Access and identification of research opportunities
- Access and identification of complementary technologies and streamlined licensing options
- Hiring and talent acquisition
- Relocation and housing services
- Dual career placement assistance
- Project management
- Community integration
“The Economic Development Office strengthens the purdue and Greater Lafayette ecosystem by recruiting established companies and encouraging Purdue-related startups. We bring them into contact with university and regional resources, and that’s easier than ever with Convergence, the business front door to Purdue university.”
– Emily Najem, VP Economic Development and Corporate Counsel
Vice President
Senior Director & Real Estate Counsel
Senior Director – Real Estate and Business Development
Senior Strategic Director – Real Estate and Business Development
Manager, Real Estate and Business Development
Leasing Director
Executive Assistant