Entrepreneurship News
Indiana life-sciences firm develops programmable lab-on-a-chip system
May 21, 2012
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Life-science researchers in academic institutions and industry can use a newly developed system to program lab-on-a-chip devices for experiments at a sub-millimeter scale rather than use custom devices.
Read Full StoryPurdue Research Park-based life-sciences firm places second in Rice Business Plan Competition
April 24, 2012
A company founded by a Purdue University post-doctoral fellow and graduate student and based in the Purdue Research Park finished second in the world's largest and richest graduate-level business plan competition this week.
Read Full StoryInnovative car seat buckle, suitcase handle take top spots annual Purdue Elevator Pitch Competition
April 11, 2012
A kid-friendly car seatbelt device and an innovative suitcase handle provided the winning pitches at the 2012 Purdue University Elevator Pitch Competition
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The Young Entrepreneur Program
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is promoting a program to assist young entrepreneurs to make their business plans become a reality in Indiana. The IEDC will work with local and regional communities to offer incentives to the young entrepreneurs with the best business plans such as free rent, grants, loans, utility support, etc in exchange for the location of their startup business to be in the community. Eligible students must be pursing or received a major, minor or certificate in an entrepreneurial program within Indiana. Submit your business plan by March 23, 2012. Click here for information and how to apply or visit their website.
About Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship
The Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship fosters the understanding and application of entrepreneurship with faculty and students across the Purdue campus and with stakeholders throughout the State.
Do you have Entrepreneurial Questions?
Developing a plan, identifying the market? Please visit the MBA students below during office hours in the Burton Morgan Center room 231 or contact them by e-mail.
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