Office of Industry Partnerships
The Office of Industry Partnerships (OIP) builds strategic collaborations between Purdue University and industry partners to develop talent, drive innovation and support economic growth. OIP serves as a central resource, offering comprehensive internal support to all university units and acting as a concierge for external industry partners.
About Us
The Office of Industry Partnerships connects organizations with the full breadth and depth of resources at Purdue University. Here, you can explore opportunities for research and joint programs; commercialization, industry partnerships and licensing; co-location; recruitment; executive and online education; and sponsorships and philanthropy. It’s an integrated, holistic approach that prioritizes strategic partnerships and provides a streamlined experience as you consider possibilities for collaboration.
Industry Partnerships News
What’s Happening
In February 2026, a coalition of faculty members from Purdue University visited the Caterpillar Demonstration Center in Tucson, Arizona. The visit was coordinated by the Office of Industry Partnerships and included multiple faculty members from various departments and disciplines at Purdue.
The visit further advances the University’s long-standing partnership with Caterpillar Inc., and their commitment to developing the next generation of technology and talent.
Joining the visit from Purdue:
- Greg Shaver PhD, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue West Lafayette
- John Evans PhD, Department of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue West Lafayette
- Dan Williams PhD, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue West Lafayette
- Joel Rasmus, Purdue Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security
- Sohel Anwar PhD, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue Indianapolis
- Jose M. Garcia-Bravo, Purdue Polytechnic Institute
- Lisa Arafune, Purdue Polytechnic Institute
- Eric Woods, Office of Industry Partnerships
Meet Our Team
Learn more about each member of the Office of Industry Partnerships team and find their contact information.
Learn About Our People
Resources
Our office possesses robust knowledge of Purdue’s expertise and resources and will be your navigator in identifying the optimal Purdue collaborators and working through the contracting process.
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