Office of Commercialization and Research
The Office of Commercialization and Research provides resources for PNW faculty, staff and students—and the NWI community—in the areas of commercialization, innovation and research.
Hubs of Innovation
Roberts Impact Lab
The Roberts Impact Lab will bring new and viable economic and cultural opportunities into the market through innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship.
Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center (CMEC)
CMEC serves as a catalyst for economic development and technological transfer throughout Northwest Indiana.
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
This group facilitates research and partnerships by providing infrastructure and value-added, high-quality services to faculty, students and staff participating in research and sponsored program activities.
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest contributes to economic and community development as the champion of innovation and entrepreneurship in Northwest Indiana.
News Updates
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest Announces the 2024 Innovators Award Winners
The Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest has announced winners of the 2024 Innovators Awards. Winners will be inducted into the Society during the group’s annual luncheon on November 20.
Purdue University Northwest Physics professor earns prestigious American Physical Society fellowship
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) Professor of Physics Neeti Parashar has been elected as a 2024 Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS).
Purdue University Northwest will join the Chicago region’s Bloch Tech Hub, a coalition of industry, academic, government and nonprofit stakeholders led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange and its focus on driving the nation’s quantum economy.
Upcoming Events
Apr 17
Days of Discovery 2025Celebrate research, scholarship and creative activities during the 2025 PNW Days of Discovery.
May 03
The PNW Big SellJoin 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.