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Partnerships and collaborations

In Discovery Park District at Purdue, we leave nothing untried, nothing untested, and nothing undone in the persistent pursuit of innovation and impact for residents and partner companies.

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Partner Investments Committed

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Companies Located in Discovery Park District

#8 in U.S.

Most Employable Public University Graduates (Times Higher Education, 2019)
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PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS AND TESTIMONIALS

Partnerships and collaboration fuel the small steps that lead to giant leaps in Discovery Park District at Purdue. Purdue Research Foundation's Economic Development Office and Alliance Management team ensure that partner companies are positioned to maximize ROI on their presence in this dynamic ecosystem.

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BAYER

Bayer at Convergence enables a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and solution-based framework where the brightest minds at Purdue University join forces with knowledgeable and passionate minds in agriculture. Working together toward a shared vision – Health for all. Hunger for none.

I couldn’t be more excited to drive this partnership. Bringing together experts from industry with those in academia enables creative solutions to farmers’ challenges while offering unique and diverse learning experiences for top students across campus. - Susana Diaz, Head of Bayer at Convergence, Bayer Crop Science
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ROLLS-ROYCE

The Purdue and Rolls-Royce relationship has thrived for more than 70 years, highlighted by millions of dollars invested in aerospace testing technology, sponsorship of graduate student research fellowships and more than 600 Purdue graduates among the company’s current workforce in Indianapolis. Purdue is designated among the top class of partners as a Rolls-Royce University Technology Center, recognizing their collaborations on research, including advanced engine technology, materials and testing capability.

Rolls-Royce has partnered with Purdue University for decades, and we are excited to launch our new controls capability near the campus. - Tom Bell, President – Defense; Chairman & CEO, Rolls-Royce North America
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SAAB

Saab's multimillion-dollar facility, located in the Discovery Park District adjacent to the Purdue campus, supports production of the U.S. Air Force's next-generation T-7A jet trainer. The facility, announced in May 2018, opened in early 2021.

About 30%-40% of our professional work staff are Purdue alums and inside of our factory, the team that’s going to be building the aft sections, almost 50% of them are veterans. We’re attracting people who are looking for a career, growth, and want to participate in the synergies that are developing with Purdue and the community. - Robert Ulibarri, Vice President and General Manager, Saab
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SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES

SEL specializes in creating digital products and systems that protect, control, and automate power systems around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and improves power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost.

This new facility will enable us to enhance the service we provide to our customers in the area, and we will benefit from the proximity to Purdue by both research and the talent pool the university provides. - Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer III, Founder, President, and Chief Technology Officer, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
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SKYWATER TECHNOLOGY

The July 20, 2022 announcement by SkyWater Technology that it plans to open a $1.8 billion state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility in Discovery Park District at Purdue University marks a huge step forward for the American semiconductor industry, Purdue’s thriving innovation district and the university’s continued emergence as one of the principal drivers of the Indiana economy. The new 600,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will include 100,000 square feet of cleanroom space.

This collaboration presents a unique opportunity to increase domestic semiconductor production, secure our supply chains, and lead the way in manufacturing technologies that will support the future of microelectronics. - Thomas Sonderman, President & CEO, SkyWater Technology
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WABASH

Wabash is a leader in solving problems for its customers by delivering breakthrough ideas and solutions that help businesses move everything from first to final mile. The company specializes in the design and production of engineered solutions that are “Changing How the World Reaches You,” such as dry freight and refrigerated trailers, platform trailers, tank trailers, dry and refrigerated truck bodies, structural composite panels and products, trailer aerodynamic solutions, and specialty food grade and pharmaceutical equipment.

We are excited to expand our partnership with Purdue by opening this space to enrich our collaboration with students, faculty and other Discovery Park District businesses. Purdue offers extraordinary talent that will help Wabash continue to grow here in Greater Lafayette. - Dave Teeter, Senior Director of Talent and Organizational Effectiveness, Wabash
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