M4 Sciences signs international distribution agreement
Officials of M4 Sciences LLC announced Wednesday (July 21) that they have signed an international product distribution agreement in Japan, after introducing their first product for precision machining in December 2009
Purdue Research Foundation, Techshot partner on program to help emerging technology startups
Officials from Purdue Research Foundation and Techshot Inc. announced Thursday (July 15) that they will partner on a program designed to accelerate the development of emerging technology companies by leveraging Techshot’s unique technology commercialization capabilities.
Indiana Innovation Showcase to include high-tech startups and economic development leaders
The second annual Indiana Innovation Showcase on Tuesday (July 13) will include entrepreneurs commercializing products from 40 startups in the high-tech areas of life sciences, biomedical devices, alternative energy, industrial products and information technology.
Medical device firm offers program for research, implementation of respiratory product
Officials of SonarMed Inc. announced Thursday (July 1) a new program that will foster research related to tracheal tubes in hospital respiratory care.
Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy officials on Saturday (June 26) presented college tuition vouchers to Indiana high school juniors and seniors who were on the top three teams at the fourth annual event.
The Purdue Technology Center of Northwest Indiana has added 10 new members to its advisory council. They join 13 other business and education professionals who provide perspective and guidance to the Purdue Technology Center, assist with client companies, and serve as a resource to the center's management.
After returning from a 10-day trip to China as part of an Indiana delegation led by Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman, an official from a Purdue Research Park-based firm and his colleagues are continuing their work to connect agricultural professionals around the world.
49 students to learn about entrepreneurship at nationally recognized Purdue Research Park academy
Indiana high school juniors and seniors who excel in science and math will learn practical methods to start a business during an annual event held at the Purdue Research Park.
Endocyte announces interim results from randomized phase II ovarian cancer trial at ASCO
Endocyte Inc., a company developing targeted small-molecule drug conjugates, will present results of an interim analysis from a randomized phase II clinical trial in women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer on Sunday (June 6) during the 46th annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago.
Purdue Research Park site chosen for environmentally friendly land design study
A Purdue Research Park site will be part of a national organization's study to develop a rating system to promote environmentally friendly land development and management practices.
Purdue technology could help clean up oil spills
A new type of membrane that separates oil from water developed by Purdue University material engineers may be used to clean up oil spills such as BP's massive spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
NuVant Systems, Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana to host hands-on fuel cell short courses
Educators, professionals and private individuals can learn how to create their own fuel cell and collect and analyze data from the cell through two-day courses to be held this summer at the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana.
Medical device firm expands neonatal research through NIH grant
Officials of SonarMed™ Inc. announced Tuesday (May 4) that the company will expand its neonatal research through a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant.
Purdue Research Foundation names new assistant vice president for technology transfer
Purdue Research Foundation officials announced Monday (April 26) that Elizabeth "Libby" Hart-Wells of New Market, Md., has been named assistant vice president and director of the Office of Technology Commercialization.
Purdue Research Park officials announce closing of Chao Center
Purdue Research Park officials announced Friday (April 23) that the Chao Center for Industrial Pharmacy and Contract Manufacturing will discontinue operations in the coming months.
Purdue Research Park holds conference for Midwest, Canadian research park leaders
Officials from 15 research parks in the Midwest and Canada are visiting the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette to share best practices and promote successful economic development strategies.
Software developer to work with Boeing on data integration platform
Knowrtal LLC, a software development firm based at Purdue Research Park, announced Wednesday (April 7) that it will begin work with Boeing Phantom Works to launch its collaboration, model integration and analysis software.
WindStream Technologies Inc. receives Vogt Award
WindStream Technologies Inc., maker of highly efficient and low-cost micro-wind turbines for urban, suburban and off-grid environments, was recognized Wednesday (March 31) with a Vogt Invention and Innovation Award by the Community Foundation of Louisville and GLI's ENTERPRISECORP.
Endocyte announces DSMB supports continuation of phase 2 PRECEDENT study
Endocyte, Inc., a biotech company developing guided therapeutics and diagnostics for personalized medicine, has announced that an independent data safety monitoring board (DSMB) recommended that enrollment into the PRECEDENT study continue.
Purdue Research Foundation establishes network for angel investors
Select investors who provide capital for startup businesses will benefit from a program that provides a first look at companies commercializing technologies developed at Purdue University.
Engineers design, build major component for hydrogen cars
Researchers have completed work on a crucial component for an experimental hydrogen storage system for cars, part of efforts to reduce pollution and the use of fossil fuels in transportation.
Developing the entrepreneurial spirit in the eighth grade
Forty-two eighth-grade students will learn next week that there are many business models available to them other than babysitting services and lemonade stands.
Nominations being accepted for 2010 Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy
Indiana high school administrators and teachers can nominate current sophomores and juniors for the fourth annual Purdue Research Park Entrepreneurship Academy through April 16.
Purdue officials report increases in research funding, technology commercialization
Purdue officials reported double-digit increases in research funding and the number of new companies created from Purdue technologies in a report presented Thursday (Feb. 11) to the university's board of trustees.
Purdue's elevator pitch competition open to students, entrepreneurs
Registration is open for the fourth annual Purdue University Elevator Pitch Competition, which is set for 2-5 p.m. April 2 at Discovery Park's Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship, Room 121.
Purdue Research Foundation sponsors two more firms in Microsoft BizSpark program
Two Indiana firms will be able to research and develop their software-based products and services at a much lower cost because the Purdue Research Foundation is sponsoring them in an international program from Microsoft Corp.
Purdue University student and faculty entrepreneurs can register for a Feb. 16 program at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette to hear firsthand stories about successful business leaders.
Green technology training now available online
The Purdue Research Foundation and Oxygen Education LLC, a market leading developer of online content for technical education and work force development, on Monday (Jan. 25, 2010) announced a licensing agreement that makes Green Generalist Training available to the public.
Indy Audio Labs hires sales, distribution representatives
Entertainment electronics enthusiasts and professional installers are one step closer to purchasing Aragon and Acurus products after the Indiana manufacturer selected sales and distribution professionals for the high-end brands.
Educational services provider moves into AmeriPlex-Indianapolis
A company that develops interactive online educational curriculums and course development for academic institutions has moved into the Purdue Research Park at AmeriPlex-Indianapolis, officials announced Friday (Dec. 18).
Executives at municipal park departments, agencies and organizations that wish to electronically market events, classes and workshops in Northwest Indiana now have more service plan options available.
Alfred Mann Institute at Purdue University relocates to new campus home
The Alfred Mann Institute for Biomedical Development at Purdue University (AMIPurdue) will celebrate its two-year anniversary in its new on-campus location in Discovery Park.
Message for women and dogs: keeping ovaries is linked to longevity
This year, hundreds of thousands of women and pet dogs will undergo a hysterectomy and have their ovaries removed along with their uterus. Now, two independent research studies looking at longevity may challenge almost four decades of standard operating procedures used in women and in pets.
North American Research Parks have evolved much during the past 50 years. In the early beginnings, they were predominantly a simple real estate model that was proximate to a university.
Purdue Research Park-based company wins award in life sciences competition
A life sciences firm based in the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette won $36,000 in cash and business services in the recent sixth Purdue University Life Sciences Business Plan Competition.
A new product created by a firm based at the Purdue Research Park of Northwest Indiana may help municipal, county and state agencies improve the efficiency of processing electronically filed traffic tickets.
Advisory firm to country's utilities becomes affiliate at Purdue Research Park
An advisory firm that helps its clients transition to the smart grid, an efficient and environmentally friendly electricity distribution system, has become an affiliate of the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette.
Company provides improved method for manufacturers testing fuel cell performance
Fuel cell equipment manufacturers will be able to more efficiently test the performance of fuel cell electrodes through new technology developed by a Purdue Research Park-based company.
Purdue and SunGard Higher Education to deliver Signals
Signals, an innovative early intervention system that warns students that are at-risk of underperforming in a course and facilitates faculty interventions, will be enhanced and brought to higher education institutions through a joint effort by SunGard Higher Education, Purdue University and the Purdue Research Foundation.
Endocyte awarded patent for vitamin receptor binding drug delivery conjugates
Officials at Endocyte Inc., a cancer drug discovery and development company, announced Tuesday (Oct. 27, 2009) that the company has been awarded a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office covering vitamin receptor binding anticancer agents.
Company launches Web site to improve meal planning, food shopping
Planning meals, sharing food preparation tips, and saving time and money while grocery shopping could become easier thanks to a new Web site that provides the necessary tools to get organized in the kitchen.
Chicago-based intellectual property development firm newest Purdue Research Park affiliate
Inventors and entrepreneurs have a new resource to help build their products and businesses now that an intellectual property development firm has become an affiliate of the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette.
Endocyte officials announce close of $26 million equity financing
Officials of Endocyte Inc., a cancer drug discovery and development company, announced Friday (Oct. 16, 2009) they have completed a $26 million extension of its Series C financing.
Technology to detect, treat breast cancer is evolving, improving say researchers, experts
Although breast cancer remains one of the most-often diagnosed cancers in women each year, methods to improve the detection and elimination of cancerous cells are being discovered, developed and tested each day around the world with plans to deliver them to tomorrow's markets, say researchers at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette .
Purdue's Emerging Innovations Fund invests in two startup companies
Officials of a fund created to help commercialize new technologies have invested $350,000 in two Indiana-based life sciences startup firms.
Purdue workshop to aid entrepreneurs looking to take funding step
Purdue faculty, staff, students and others can learn about what's needed to launch a company at the university's fourth annual Company Fund Raising Boot Camp on Oct. 12 in Discovery Park.
Energy management company becomes affiliate of Purdue Research Park of Southeast Indiana
An energy management reporting firm that assists commercial users of electricity and gas has become an affiliate of the Purdue Research Park of Southeast Indiana.