Purdue University Northwest Events
entrepreneurship
Events
Founders & Funders Invitational
Join us for an event that connects startup founders with potential investors and mentors.
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana: Hammond
Come to connect with fellow innovators and enjoy fresh cups of coffee on August 27, 2025!
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana: Valparaiso
Come to connect with fellow innovators and enjoy fresh cups of coffee on September 10, 2025!
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana: Crown Point
Come to connect with fellow innovators and enjoy fresh cups of coffee on September 24, 2025!
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana: Valparaiso
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana provides a supportive, inclusive space for our region’s entrepreneurs and their communities to gather and connect, where they can work through business challenges and identify opportunities.
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana
1 Million Cups Northwest Indiana provides a supportive, inclusive space for our region’s entrepreneurs and their communities to gather and connect, where they can work through business challenges and identify opportunities.
Society of Innovators 2025 Innovators Awards Luncheon
Reserve your seat for the 20th Annual Innovators Awards honoring our region's changemakers.
STARTedUP Challenge 2026: Region Four
Ten student teams from northwest Indiana will compete for a spot in the Challenge Finals this June. The event will bring together government officials, business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators and family members to support and celebrate these young innovators.
The 2026 PNW Big Sell
Join us for PNW's annual contest to identify the best new ideas in business! This innovative pitch competition is hosted by PNW's Office of Commercialization and Research.