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Established in 1961, West Lafayette is the original Purdue Research Park location as well as Indiana’s first designated certified technology park. Minutes from Purdue University, industry partners who locate in West Lafayette can enjoy all the benefits of proximity to a top-tier university.

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About

Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette (download our brochure), which is located just north of Purdue University’s main campus, is home to the largest cluster (100+) of technology-based companies in the state. As the state’s first designated certified technology park, this research park and its business acceleration model have received state and national recognition.

Why top companies choose Purdue Research Park

  • Proximity to Purdue’s world-class research and a pipeline of highly skilled talent
  • A collaborative ecosystem designed for innovation
  • Strategic partnerships that unlock new markets
  • Infrastructure built for speed, scale, and long-term success
  • Office and lab space ready to lease, plus land available for development

The park advantage

Innovation thrives in the right environment. Purdue Research Park delivers:

  • Strategic connections to Purdue’s research and talent
  • On-site support and modern amenities tailored to business needs
  • A dynamic ecosystem that accelerates enterprise momentum
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The Purdue Research Park has been a great strategic location for Pluto. Proximity to Purdue’s facilities and faculty supports meaningful collaboration and access to top-tier talent. The professional environment and supportive staff have made it an ideal place to grow our business. An often overlooked benefit is the ability to step away and recharge on the many quiet trails nearby.

~ Christopher Nilsen Pluto Aerospace founder

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Amenities

  • Purdue University expertise (main campus)
  • Kurz Purdue Technology Center of West Lafayette
  • Complimentary or low-cost professional services
  • DataStation
  • Child care facility (including infant care)
  • Purdue Airport (5 minutes away)

Land development

The Purdue University Data Mine is the first large-scale learning community for undergraduate and graduate students from all majors, focused on Data Science for All and preparing for the data-driven workforce of the 21st century.

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Land for development at the park

Purdue Research Park offers premier sites ready for development, designed to support innovation-driven companies of all sizes. With shovel-ready parcels and access to Purdue’s world-class resources, your business can build, grow, and thrive in a dynamic ecosystem.

ready to move to the park?

From retail to restaurant to advanced R&D and everything in between, the park is intentionally designed to support a diverse mix of spaces that meet a wide range of innovation and business needs.

Explore how your organization can thrive in a space built for impact.

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