RECENT STARTUP SUCCESSES

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Purdue Innovates Accelerator announces second cohort with five Purdue-connected startups

Purdue University students led the Adamant Aerospace, AeroInspect, Electrocean Inc. and PlugNPlay teams during the spring 2026 Moonshot Pitch Challenge program, organized by Purdue Innovates Incubator. The teams won a combined $5,500 for their ideas to address global issues during the event finals.

Boilermakers shoot for the moon with innovative solutions during Moonshot Pitch Challenge

Purdue Innovates Accelerator Pitch Night

Purdue Innovates Accelerator cohort shares growth and what’s next ahead of Pitch Night