Office of Commercialization and Research (OCR)
The Office of Commercialization and Research provides resources for PNW faculty, staff and students—and the NWI community—in the areas of commercialization, innovation and research.
Hubs of Innovation
The Roberts Impact Lab will bring new and viable economic and cultural opportunities into the market through innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship.
Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center (CMEC)
CMEC serves as a catalyst for economic development and technological transfer throughout Northwest Indiana.
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
This group facilitates research and partnerships by providing infrastructure and value-added, high-quality services to faculty, students and staff participating in research and sponsored program activities.
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest contributes to economic and community development as the champion of innovation and entrepreneurship in Northwest Indiana.
News Updates
Magesh Chandramouli, professor of Computer Graphics Technology, spent three weeks during December 2025 as a U.S. Fulbright Specialist at Politecnico di Torino (Polytechnic University of Turin) in Turin, Italy.
Purdue Northwest’s Roberts Impact Lab to start hosting innovation and research initiatives in 2026
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) leaders look forward to opportunities for innovation and workforce development enterprises to begin in 2026 at the university’s highly anticipated Roberts Impact Lab.
PNW’s College of Technology has been awarded over $3 million through two separate U.S. Department of Defense grants that will supplement the college’s ongoing initiatives to advance education and workforce development in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI).
Upcoming Events
Mar 02
Abstract Writing Workshop with Student Research OfficeJoin Professor Mike Zimmer, Faculty Fellow for Student Research, in a workshop to write and refine an abstract to submit with the Days of Discovery presentation materials.
Mar 03
Abstract Writing Workshop with Student Research OfficeJoin Professor Mike Zimmer, Faculty Fellow for Student Research, in a workshop to write and refine an abstract to submit with the Days of Discovery presentation materials.
Mar 09
Poster Making Workshop with Student Research OfficeJoin Professor Mike Zimmer, Faculty Fellow for Student Research, in a workshop on creating posters for presentation at Days of Discovery (DoD) 2026.
Mar 10
Poster Making Workshop with Student Research OfficeJoin Professor Mike Zimmer, Faculty Fellow for Student Research, in a workshop on creating posters for presentation at Days of Discovery (DoD) 2026.