Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship

Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Paving your own path in the business world takes perseverance, inspiration, knowledge, effective communication, and leadership abilities.

Business Plan Competition

2009 Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition

Purdue University's Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition was created in 1987, making it the third oldest business plan competition in the country.

Business Plan Competition

Elevator Pitch Competition

In 2 minutes or less convince a panel of judges of the value of your business idea.

Elevator Pitch Competition

Technology Realization Program

A campus-wide program for Purdue graduate students that introduces and teaches the principles for moving ideas and technologies emerging from the lab bench out to the marketplace as a viable business opportunity.

Entrepreneurship Assistance

Life Sciences Business Plan Competition

Seeking commercially viable business plan entries for innovative products and services in the life sciences industry, such as medical equipment and devices, pharmaceuticals and drugs, research services, and software.

Life Sciences Competition

Entrepreneurship Assistance Clinic

The Entrepreneurship Assistance Clinic (EAC) aims to assist Purdue students and others in the Purdue University community that wish to initiate a business start-up or jumpstart an existing business by providing guidance and advisory support on business-related issues. Following initial contact with EAC staff, visitors will be afforded opportunities to meet with business mentors from such entities as from law firms, financial firms, accounting firms, and market research firms. EAC staff will assist in coordinating these services to inquiring "entrepreneurs."

The EAC is located in room 231 of the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship. For more information, or arrange a meeting with the EAC staff contact: entrcert@purdue.edu

About Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship

The central mission of the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship is to promote a culture of entrepreneurship, with activity in both commercialization and education.

Contact

1201 West State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2057

  • Room Reservations for BDMCenter: Weiderhaft@purdue.edu
  • Email: BDMCenter@purdue.edu
  • Engagement/Tours:
    765-494-0015 or 765-494-3662
  • Certificate Program: 765-494-1314
  • Small Business: 765-496-6491
  • Fax: 765.494.9870