Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest
We contribute to economic and community development throughout the region as the champion of innovation in Northwest Indiana.
Champions of Innovation
Awards
Nominations are open for the 2020 Innovators Awards. Applications will be accepted through Friday, August 21 and are open to all innovators; regardless of discipline, industry or background. See the announcement for more details.
Become A Member
Join the Society of Innovators to receive exclusive benefits—and support robust regional economic development that drives a culture of innovation in Northwest Indiana.
Resources
Events
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
News and Announcements
Innovator’s Corner: Retail Prophet’s Doug Stephens on the Future of Retail
Doug Stephens, best-selling author and founder of Retail Prophet, joined a panel at Collision From Home to discuss Rebuilding the Retail Sector. The Society of Innovators’ Jason Williams helped provide media coverage for the event and met with Doug to ask about innovation in the retail sector and the long-term impacts of COVID-19.
2020 Innovators Awards: Do’s and Don’ts of a Quality Nomination
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest defines innovation as thinking creatively and developing ideas that provide solutions, add value, and are implemented as new or different products, processes, services, and social initiatives.
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Invites Nominations for Awards
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced the 2020 Innovators Awards. In addition to Individual and Team Honorees, the Society introduced two new awards: the Richard C. Sussman Prize for Team Innovation and the John H. Davies Lifetime Achievement Award.