Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest
We contribute to economic and community development as the champion of innovation and entrepreneurship in Northwest Indiana.
Spark Series
Enjoy short, documentary-style video interviews with local entrepreneurs and innovators that bring real-world business and innovation concepts to life for students. Each episode includes a Spark Lesson discussion guide and a short classroom activity designed for single class periods.
Ask An Innovator
This online knowledge marketplace offers a direct connection to entrepreneurs and innovation leaders. Whether you’re a student, teacher, founder or business owner, Ask an Innovator Marketplace lets you book virtual sessions with experienced innovators for LIVE feedback, stories and advice.
Celebrating Northwest Indiana's innovators!
Since 2005, the Society of Innovators annual awards focus on the spirit of creativity and ingenuity by discovering, honoring, and celebrating innovators from across the seven-county region of Northwest Indiana. Dedicated to the idea that anyone can be an innovator, the Society recognizes that innovation is the key to 21st Century competitiveness.
Resources
From online workshops to in-person networking events and skills development, the Society of Innovators offers programming that connects you with the people, tools and resources that drive growth.
Help catalyze Northwest Indiana’s innovation community and reach our region’s talented problem solvers
Champions of Innovation
Innovation is central to advancement and improving the economy and the quality of life in Northwest Indiana.
The Society of Innovators has helped the region realize that innovation occurs here and that anyone can be an innovator.
News and Announcements
Conference Insights from the 2025 Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Summit
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest partnered with the 2025 Women in Manufacturing Summit (WiM), held in Chicago from October 12 to 14, 2025. Representing the organization was Angela Perez, a rising manufacturing leader, Purdue Northwest graduate student, and CEO of AJ Mechanical Design.
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest announces the 2025 Innovators Award Winners
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2025 Innovators Awards.
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest announces the 2025 Innovators Awards Luncheon
Registration is open for the Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest 2025 Innovators Awards Luncheon. Winners will be inducted into the Society during the formal program starting at 11:30 a.m. CST on Oct. 29 at Avalon Manor Banquet Center, 3550 E. Lincoln Highway, Merrillville, Ind.