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
NWI Times: 10 years and counting: Purdue University Northwest propels regional growth
Purdue University Northwest Chancellor Kenneth (Chris) Holford writes in The Times of Northwest Indiana about the university’s 10th anniversary celebration; how students are transformed through innovative education; and how the university is positioning the area at the unique intersection of workforce development, advanced technology and applied research.
Purdue University Northwest announces finalists for 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) has announced the finalists for the 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition, an annual event that brings together student and community entrepreneurs to present innovative ideas addressing real-world challenges.
The Steel Manufacturing Simulation and Visualization Consortium (SMSVC), an initiative spearheaded by Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS), is celebrating a decade of transformational innovation that advances efficiencies for partnering steel manufacturing and energy production companies.