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May 20, 2026
Purdue University Northwest announces winners of the 2026 PNW Big Sell
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) awarded seed funding to three innovative entrepreneurs during the 2026 PNW Big Sell, the university’s annual pitch competition designed to support aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business ventures.
April 21, 2026
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.
March 4, 2026
Purdue University Northwest invites entrepreneurs to compete in 2026 PNW Big Sell
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) invites entrepreneurs and innovators to submit business concepts for the 2026 PNW Big Sell pitch competition, where participants will compete for several prizes in seed funding.
October 9, 2025
Purdue University Northwest earns national recognition for support of startup innovators
Purdue University Northwest was recognized by Angeles Investors for its support of entrepreneurial innovators and startup ecosystems that drive local communities forward.
July 7, 2025
PNW master’s student named to Conexus Indiana’s Rising 30 Class of 2025
Angela Perez, BS ’21, and current graduate student at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), was named to the Conexus Indiana Rising 30 Class of 2025. She was recognized for her significant contribution to the advanced manufacturing and logistics industry.
May 8, 2025
Purdue University Northwest Announces Winners of the 2025 PNW Big Sell
Three innovators earned investment capital for their startup concept pitches presented on May 3 during the 14th annual The PNW Big Sell pitch competition.
May 19, 2023
Ten highlights from the 2022-23 academic year
The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) community enjoyed an academic year filled with new achievements in scholarly research, engaging student life events, and community impact.
July 7, 2022
Two Purdue Northwest CMEC-affiliated startups earn regional pitch competition investments
Two startups affiliated with Purdue University Northwest’s (PNW) Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center (CMEC) recently received investment agreements from Elevate Ventures’ Elevate Nexus regional pitch competitions to help grow and scale their respective entrepreneurial pursuits.