Purdue University Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Purdue University Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation The place for entrepreneurship education at Purdue University. The Certificate in Entrepreneurship an

🚀 Got an idea? Thinking about starting something?You don’t need a business. You don’t even need an idea. Just bring your...
09/01/2026

🚀 Got an idea? Thinking about starting something?

You don’t need a business. You don’t even need an idea. Just bring your curiosity.

Join 306+ Purdue students and 20+ organizations supporting student founders for an evening of connections, resources, free pizza, and a little fun. 🍕🎟️

📅 Sept. 3 | 6–8 PM
📍 The HIVE, BHEE 270
💰 FREE

Meet organizations like Purdue Innovates, Elevate Ventures, 16 Tech, the Anvil, Roll Tack Ventures, Greater Lafayette Commerce, the Daniels School & more!

And yes… there’s a prize. Bigger than an NFT. Smaller than a Tesla. 😂

👉 Register: https://www.buildpurdue.org/kickoff

🎓 Thinking about adding a major, minor, or something new to your Purdue experience?Explore your options at the Majors, M...
08/31/2026

🎓 Thinking about adding a major, minor, or something new to your Purdue experience?

Explore your options at the Majors, Minors, and More Fair! 🚀

📅 October 6, 2026
⏰ 2–5 p.m.
📍 PMU Ballrooms

All Purdue undergraduate students are invited to explore academic opportunities and discover programs that could help shape their Purdue experience.

Come with questions. Leave with possibilities! 💡

The Anvil is Purdue’s student-run entrepreneurship community, helping students at any stage turn ideas into real startup...
08/28/2026

The Anvil is Purdue’s student-run entrepreneurship community, helping students at any stage turn ideas into real startups and connect with the right people and resources.

We are currently recruiting for our Events, BoilerLaunch, Marketing, and Finance teams. Whether you want to build something yourself or help other entrepreneurs succeed, you are welcome at our callouts.

Learn more and apply at anvilstartups.com.

Join The Anvil Slack to stay connected with Purdue’s entrepreneurship community:
https://join.slack.com/t/theanvilgroup/shared_invite/zt-4880s78z8-ZrOP4RH3TY6LU0MEmKRv~A

🚀 Looking to gain real-world experience while building your consulting skills?Purdue Venture Consulting (PVC), a student...
08/25/2026

🚀 Looking to gain real-world experience while building your consulting skills?

Purdue Venture Consulting (PVC), a student-led consulting organization at Purdue University, is recruiting students for the upcoming semester! PVC gives students the opportunity to work with startups and organizations on real-world projects while developing skills in strategy, market research, finance, and problem-solving.

Interested in consulting, entrepreneurship, or gaining hands-on experience? Learn more about PVC and their recruitment process through the information in the flyer!

🚀 Moonshot Pitch Challenge is an ideation-focused pitch challenge that asks students to think big. 🌎💡We’re asking studen...
08/25/2026

🚀 Moonshot Pitch Challenge is an ideation-focused pitch challenge that asks students to think big. 🌎💡

We’re asking students to think beyond the classroom and pitch an idea that solves a real-world problem in 2 minutes or less. ⏱️ Finalists compete for a $5,500 prize pool 💰 during a pitch competition in front of judges and a live audience. 🎤👏

🌱 Earth: Social ideas primarily focused on addressing socio-economic needs & challenges.

🛰️ Orbit: Business ideas primarily focused on launching a company offering an exchange of products, services, or information between businesses or between businesses and customers.

🌕 Moonshot: Dent-in-the-universe ideas primarily focused on solving a seemingly impossible problem. Think radical solutions, disruptive technology, or futuristic technology. 🤖⚡

✨ You don’t need to have every technical aspect figured out — nor do you need a fully developed business model. Start with the idea and dream big!

🏆 $1,500 — Winner of each category
❤️ $500 — Crowd Favorite
🌟 $500 — Best Overall Pitch

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Who is this program for?
Any active part-time or full-time Purdue undergraduate or graduate student from any college or department is eligible to participate. 🚂

📅 Key Dates

📝 Submission Period: August 17–31, 2026
🛠️ Finalist Workshop: September 4, 2026 — Location & time TBD
🎤 Finals: September 10, 2026 | 6–8:30 p.m. — Location TBD

💭 Have a big idea? It’s time to make your moonshot. 🚀🌕

🎉 Welcome back, Boilermakers! A new semester is here, and we’re excited to see our Purdue students back on campus. Here’...
08/24/2026

🎉 Welcome back, Boilermakers!

A new semester is here, and we’re excited to see our Purdue students back on campus. Here’s to a semester full of new ideas, new connections, and new opportunities! 🚂💛🖤

🚀 Alumni Spotlight: Vince CoiroEstimating and Pricing Software ImplementationThe Boeing CompanyFinance, 2016Certificate ...
08/19/2026

🚀 Alumni Spotlight: Vince Coiro
Estimating and Pricing Software Implementation
The Boeing Company
Finance, 2016
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Purdue University

“One skill I took away from the Certificate is the Business Model Canvas. Starting a sustainable or profitable business takes planning and perspective to be successful, and the courses walk you through it well.”

The ENTR Certificate equips students with practical frameworks like the Business Model Canvas—helping them turn ideas into structured, viable ventures and apply entrepreneurial thinking across industries, from startups to global enterprises like Boeing.

Learn more about the program: Purdue Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

🚀 Calling all ENTR Certificate alumni! 🚀We want to celebrate YOU!Our alumni are doing incredible things, and we'd love t...
08/18/2026

🚀 Calling all ENTR Certificate alumni! 🚀

We want to celebrate YOU!

Our alumni are doing incredible things, and we'd love to feature your journey in an upcoming ENTR Alumni Spotlight. Share what you've been up to since completing the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

If you're interested in being featured, send us:
📸 A recent photo
📝 A brief update on what you're doing now
💬 A short quote about your experience in the ENTR Certificate program

Know a fellow ENTR alum with an inspiring story? Tag them below or encourage them to reach out!

Send us a message or email us at [email protected] —we can't wait to celebrate your success with the ENTR community!

Break the Barrier 🚀Have an idea for how AI could transform healthcare? Here’s your chance to turn that idea into action....
08/14/2026

Break the Barrier 🚀

Have an idea for how AI could transform healthcare? Here’s your chance to turn that idea into action.

Break the Barrier is a national, venture-backed healthcare innovation competition open to students, faculty, and current founders. The challenge is simple: identify a problem in healthcare and build an AI-integrated solution.

✨ What’s in it for you?

• Cash prizes for finalists
• Investment consideration
• Potential admission to an accelerator program through the competition’s VC partner
• 100% free to enter
• No prior business or healthcare experience required
• Participants retain full ownership of their intellectual property

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, innovator, researcher, healthcare enthusiast, or simply someone with an idea for making healthcare better, this opportunity is open to you.

Ready to break the barrier?

Learn more and join the competition at inventacare.com.

🚀 Alumni Spotlight: AJ TuFounder, SymbioticGeneral Management & Marketing, 2024Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innov...
08/12/2026

🚀 Alumni Spotlight: AJ Tu
Founder, Symbiotic
General Management & Marketing, 2024
Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Purdue University

“I want to promote ‘Mutualism Amongst Differences’ through spreading love and positivity with each and every one of my clothing pieces!”

ENTR alumni continue to turn purpose into action—building ventures that reflect creativity, inclusion, and impact. AJ’s work is a reminder of how entrepreneurial thinking can be used to share values and inspire community through business.

Learn more about the program: Purdue Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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