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UNIVERSITY SETTING. BUSINESS DNA.

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WHAT IS THE DISTRICT?

The university that took us to the moon has a business district for your next giant leap.

The District is a massive mixed use development embedded into the fabric of a globally respected research institution – Purdue University. Here, innovative corporations and high-growth businesses can access a pipeline of world-class talent, advanced R+D facilities, and a business-minded university to solve their most pressing challenges.

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300+

Purdue-affiliated startups since 2013

250+

patents issued in the last year

400+

invention disclosures in the last year

Ranked #1

as most innovative school in the Big Ten

Ranked #4

in international student enrollment among U.S. public institutions

$500M+

in annual research expenditures
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HOW THE DISTRICT CAN HELP YOU

The District is home to diverse, innovative businesses leveraging the strengths of Purdue University.

AEROSPACE + DEFENSE

The District offers aerospace facilities and resources like Zucrow Labs, the nation's largest university propulsion laboratory with jet and rocket propulsion research facilities. The District is adjacent to the two-nautical mile Purdue University Airport, a FAA Part 139 Certificated Airport that serves the Aviation Technology program and is available for public use. Research and development teams from companies like Rolls-Royce access the Purdue Technology Center Aerospace, which also features incubator space for companies interested in aerospace and aviation development.

 

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ANIMAL HEALTH + LIFE SCIENCES

The District is nearby to students who serve as research assistants focused on cutting-edge, real-world and social scientific challenges in areas like phenomics, genomics, plant science and precision breeding technologies. Companies like Bayer, a global life sciences company, will have a space in the District that will employ students trained in research processes who can enhance and augment a robust agricultural innovation.

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AGTECH

The District is home to agricultural innovation and where organizations like Indiana-based seed company Beck’s Hybrids come for agricultural research. Through a partnership with the District, companies can access the research and knowledge of Purdue University’s College of Agriculture and have access to Purdue’s land-grant mission to advance teaching, research and extension in agtech and other areas.

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Advanced Manufacturing

The District is leading the way globally in advanced manufacturing and brings more than a century of Purdue University’s research and knowledge to help you succeed. The District provides resources to ensure that companies are positioned to be competitive in today's manufacturing environments including access to licensing Purdue’s R&D of cutting-edge technologies in areas that include robotics, transportation, aerospace, technology, energy, life sciences and information technology for solutions to your everyday challenges.

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Innovation Partners Institute

The Innovation Partners Institute looks for challenging community problems and then assembles an A-list of partners with the exact skills, experiences, and capabilities to collaboratively bring novel solutions forward. This requires Innovation Partners who lead projects, as well as Corporate Partners, University Partners, Community Partners, and Funding Partners who bring their expertise and practical experience to turn ideas into working applications. Because of the institute’s virtual nature, Innovation Partners function as “innovators in network” as opposed to “entrepreneurs in residence.” In addition to what IPI provides, the Innovation Partners tap their own networks as they develop solutions, deepening the available talent pool.

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Convergence

Configured to include event spaces, conference rooms, drop-in workspaces, co-working, private offices, and leasable floorplates up to 30,000 square feet, Convergence offers a variety of space, place-making options and amenities for a vibrant mix of companies and startups to work alongside successful entrepreneurs and innovators.

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WHY DO BUSINESSES LOVE THE DISTRICT?

The District is home to diverse, innovative businesses leveraging the strengths of Purdue University.

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Businesses in the District have access to a world-class University that moves fast and gets things done.

Interdisciplinary approaches to solving big problems in collaboration with others are foundational to Purdue’s culture. They broke down the silos before anyone else and created the environment to work together. Discovery Park is where that happens and why we are here." - Microsoft Quantum Computing Team
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Businesses in the District have access to advanced R+D facilities and talented researchers.

Rolls-Royce has partnered with Purdue University for decades, and we are excited to launch our new controls capability near the campus." - Tom Bell, Rolls-Royce North America
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Businesses in the District have access a pipeline of globally competitive talent they need to innovate and thrive.

Talent attraction is a defining issue for every organization, every market, and every new idea looking to make an impact. Our number one tactic is to engage with Purdue students on their turf, throughout their education, to make our company better." - Tony Denhart, GE
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Businesses in the District have access to a dynamic neighborhood for happy hours and happy families.

Provenance at Discovery Park District is redefining life in West Lafayette through its multi-phase plan that includes townhomes, condos, apartments and single-family homes.
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The District is a 400-acre launch pad where businesses of all sizes can access a business-minded University, global talent pipelines, and advanced R+D facilities to solve your most pressing business problems.

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Adam Chavers,
SVP Development
achavers@browninginv.com
Emily Najem,
VP Economic Development
EGNajem@prf.org
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The District is a 400-acre launch pad where businesses of all sizes can access a business-minded University, global talent pipelines, and advanced R+D facilities to solve your most pressing business problems.
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WHY THE DISTRICT

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  • ACCESS TO R+D
  • ACCESS TO TALENT
  • Dynamic Neighborhood

ABOUT

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FOCUS AREAS

  • Aerospace + Defense
  • Animal Health + Life Science
  • AgTech
  • Advanced Manufacturing

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For Information, contact:
Adam Chavers,
SVP Development
achavers@browninginv.com
Emily Najem,
VP Economic Development
EGNajem@prf.org
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