innovate
grow
Incubation labs, institutes for finding partners, a dedicated center for entrepreneurship, and a robust talent pipeline — the district harnesses the power of Purdue to help you succeed.
Access the resources you need to take the next giant leap for your business.
A place to develop + innovate.
MIDWEST LIVING, BIG CITY OPPORTUNITIES
Getting to the district
The Purdue University Airport is your local connection to the world, offering daily round-trip flights through United Express/SkyWest Airline from West Lafayette to Chicago, and over 240 available connecting destinations.
INSTITUTES and CENTERS AT DISCOVERY PARK DISTRICT
INSTITUTES and CENTERS AT DISCOVERY PARK DISTRICT
Purdue’s gem of interdisciplinary research leverages world-class talent, state-of-the-art instruments and novel research technologies for its government and industry partners.
learn more
BURTON D. MORGAN CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BURTON D. MORGAN CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Working closely with other Discovery Park centers, the center brings real world perspective to the educational and commercialization activities.
learn more
FLEX LAB
FLEX LAB
Wet-lab, dry-lab, and open spaces enable teams to collaborate on interdisciplinary research from advanced manufacturing to imaging to medical devices.
learn more
Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility
Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility
Home to two cutting-edge wind tunnels – the only Mach 8 quiet wind tunnel in the world and the hypersonic pulse (HYPULSE) reflected shock/expansion tunnel.
learn more
HALL FOR DISCOVERY AND LEARNING
HALL FOR DISCOVERY AND LEARNING
With more than 56,000 assignable square feet, this hall provides faculty, staff, and visitors access to services provided by the Office of Research.
learn more
PURDUE INSTITUTE FOR DRUG DISCOVERY
PURDUE INSTITUTE FOR DRUG DISCOVERY
An innovative research environment to stimulate the discovery, synthesis, testing, and clinical translation of new drugs for the diagnosis and therapy of human diseases.
learn more
Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories
Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories
The 24-acre campus hosts world-class research facilities in combustion, turbines and compressors, energetic materials, hypersonics, aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and more.
learn more
BINDLEY BIOSCIENCE CENTER
BINDLEY BIOSCIENCE CENTER
Integrating interdisciplinary life sciences research with engineering to create opportunities to solve global challenges in the life sciences.
learn more
BIRCK NANOTECHNOLOGY
BIRCK NANOTECHNOLOGY
Home to Purdue's advanced research and development on semiconductors and other technology at the atomic scale.
learn more
GERALD D. AND EDNA E. MANN HALL
GERALD D. AND EDNA E. MANN HALL
Offering space for 100 researchers and staff in the areas of healthcare engineering, advanced manufacturing, cancer care, and homeland security.
learn more
Lab2life
Lab2life
A set of real-world, test-bed environments aimed at advancing innovation in collaboration with corporate partners and Purdue faculty and students.
learn more
INSTITUTES and CENTERS AT DISCOVERY PARK DISTRICT
Purdue’s gem of interdisciplinary research leverages world-class talent, state-of-the-art instruments and novel research technologies for its government and industry partners.
BURTON D. MORGAN CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Working closely with other Discovery Park centers, the center brings real world perspective to the educational and commercialization activities.
FLEX LAB
Wet-lab, dry-lab, and open spaces enable teams to collaborate on interdisciplinary research from advanced manufacturing to imaging to medical devices.
Hypersonics and Applied Research Facility
Home to two cutting-edge wind tunnels – the only Mach 8 quiet wind tunnel in the world and the hypersonic pulse (HYPULSE) reflected shock/expansion tunnel.
HALL FOR DISCOVERY AND LEARNING
With more than 56,000 assignable square feet, this hall provides faculty, staff, and visitors access to services provided by the Office of Research.
PURDUE INSTITUTE FOR DRUG DISCOVERY
An innovative research environment to stimulate the discovery, synthesis, testing, and clinical translation of new drugs for the diagnosis and therapy of human diseases.
Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories
The 24-acre campus hosts world-class research facilities in combustion, turbines and compressors, energetic materials, hypersonics, aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, and more.
BINDLEY BIOSCIENCE CENTER
Integrating interdisciplinary life sciences research with engineering to create opportunities to solve global challenges in the life sciences.
BIRCK NANOTECHNOLOGY
Home to Purdue’s advanced research and development on semiconductors and other technology at the atomic scale.
GERALD D. AND EDNA E. MANN HALL
Offering space for 100 researchers and staff in the areas of healthcare engineering, advanced manufacturing, cancer care, and homeland security.
Lab2life
A set of real-world, test-bed environments aimed at advancing innovation in collaboration with corporate partners and Purdue faculty and students.
THE PLATFORM FOR YOUR NEXT GIANT LEAP
Connect with campus
Proximity to an internationally recognized research university like Purdue not only offers access to its top-tier researchers but a deep, highly skilled workforce. Purdue grads hold degrees from more than 120 disciplines. Making the district your home allows us to help you connect to the university’s strong talent pipeline.
Access bespoke business services
The district offers amenities including HR assistance, connections to state and national economic development entities, world-class infrastructure, and space for labs, advanced industrial and manufacturing facilities, and collaborative office spaces.
Business acceleration assistance
Whether you’re looking to start, scale, or fund your startup, de-risk technology, or commercialize Purdue tech, Purdue Innovates can help. Purdue Innovates serves as the front door to translate new ideas into world-changing impact.
It’s all part of how the district fuels economic growth and innovation.
