Purdue startup community
Find your builder circle at Purdue
BuildPurdue is for Purdue students who want to start companies, build products, find collaborators, and stay close to people who are also trying to ship.
Who it is for
You do not need a polished company to join the BuildPurdue orbit. You need a bias toward building and a willingness to test your idea against reality. Some students arrive with a startup. Some arrive with a problem they cannot stop thinking about. Some arrive looking for teammates.
Good reasons to plug in
- You have an idea but need customer conversations, not more brainstorming.
- You are building a prototype and need weekly pressure to keep shipping.
- You want to meet other Purdue students working on startups, products, and technical projects.
- You want events, founder resources, and a clearer path from idea to launch.
Start here
If you are early, use the Startup Path Explorer or the customer discovery resource. If you want people around you while you build, come to Nightshift. If you are ready for a tighter loop, apply to the cohort.