Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship

Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Paving your own path in the business world takes perseverance, inspiration, knowledge, effective communication, and leadership abilities.

Business Plan Competition

2009 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition

Purdue University's Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition was created in 1987, making it the third oldest business plan competition in the country.

Business Plan Competition

Elevator Pitch Competition

In 2 minutes or less convince a panel of judges of the value of your business idea.

Elevator Pitch Competition

Technology Realization Program

A campus-wide program for Purdue graduate students that introduces and teaches the principles for moving ideas and technologies emerging from the lab bench out to the marketplace as a viable business opportunity.

Entrepreneurship Assistance

Life Sciences Business Plan Competition

Seeking commercially viable business plan entries for innovative products and services in the life sciences industry, such as medical equipment and devices, pharmaceuticals and drugs, research services, and software.

Life Sciences Competition

Non-Purdue Business Plan Competitions

2009 Rice Business Plan Competition
Intent to Compete Deadline = Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
Rice Business Plan Competition

Florida Atlantic University
Online registration application and team resume deadline = February 13, 2009 @ 5 p.m.
FAU Business Plan Competition

Tulane Business Plan Competition
Late Registration Deadline = February 15, 2009
www.tulanebusinessplancompetition.com

San Diego State University
The VentureStart Competition
Deadline = February 15, 2009
www.sdsu.edu/emc

Licensing Executives Society
Graduate Student Business Plan Competition
Business Plan Deadline = March 4, 2009
www.lesfoundation.org

The Second Annual BIO National Venture Conference
Featuring Early-Stage Private Companies
March 31 - April 1, 2009
BIO National Venture Conference

If you are interested in participating, please contact the Burton D. Morgan Center.

About Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship

The central mission of the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship is to promote a culture of entrepreneurship, with activity in both commercialization and education.

Contact

1201 West State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057

  • Room Reservations for BDMCenter: Weiderhaft@purdue.edu
  • Email: BDMCenter@purdue.edu
  • Engagement/Tours:
    765-494-0015 or 765-494-3662
  • Certificate Program: 765-494-1314
  • Small Business: 765-496-6491
  • Fax: 765.494.9870