Mission
Provide Purdue University with facilities, leadership and systems that transcend traditional academic boundaries, fostering an innovative interdisciplinary environment for learning, discovery and engagement that leads to intellectual excitement, scientific achievement, and economic growth and opportunities.

Vision
As a model for facilitating interdisciplinary endeavors, Discovery Park will be recognized for its people and their vibrant, progressive approach to discovery and learning. Their innovative interdisciplinary efforts will lead science, shape and engage industry, change the way people work and improve the quality of life.

Technological breakthroughs happen when diverse disciplines, people, and ideas come together. Discovery Park is a place where multidisciplinary collaboration leads to discoveries that demonstrably improve the quality of life. Something BIG will happen in each center each year.

By 2006, Discovery Park will have...5 new interdisciplinary research buildings - 3000 students involved in entrepreneurial activities - 500 faculty involved in interdisciplinary research - $25 million/year in sponsored research funding - $10 million/year in recurring infrastructure support - 8 new start-up companies created - 20 new ventures supported within existing companies - 20 corporate partners