Purdue Innovates
Overview
Purdue Innovates is a unified network established by the Purdue Research Foundation and Purdue University in April 2023. It serves as a comprehensive resource for Purdue faculty, staff, students, and alumni, streamlining access to technology commercialization, intellectual property protection, startup incubation, and venture investment. The initiative functions as the central point of contact for translating university research and ideas into commercial ventures and real-world impact. Its investment activities are directed at early-stage, Purdue-connected startups.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
innovate.purdue.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neurava | Apr 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Emboa Medical | Feb 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Stellerian | Apr 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| LeafSpec LLC | Jan 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Aerovy | Oct 2023 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Purdue Innovates based?
Purdue Innovates is headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana, United States.
When was Purdue Innovates founded?
Founding year information for Purdue Innovates is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Purdue Innovates have?
Purdue Innovates has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Purdue Innovates's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Neurava, Emboa Medical, Stellerian, LeafSpec LLC, Aerovy.
What was Purdue Innovates's most recent investment shown here?
Purdue Innovates's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Stellerian in 2025.
What sectors does Purdue Innovates focus on?
Purdue Innovates focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does Purdue Innovates focus on?
Purdue Innovates typically invests at the Early stage.