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It’s not just a research park. It’s a launch pad.
Features. Functions. Benefits. Benefits. Benefits.
n Direct access to Purdue University Airport runways, an active airport that can support public and private aerospace research facilities
n Campus edge of Purdue University - a world-class research institution with access to the world-class Purdue Polytechnic Institute Department of Aviation Technology
n Strategic resources available including: Purdue Foundry, Purdue Research Foundation Office of Technology Commercialization, Purdue University Technical Assistance Program, Purdue University Internship, co-op, and senior project programs
n Established Indiana Certified Technology Park
n Strong talent base for employee recruitment
n Land available for purchase or lease
n Loan and incentive programs
“ Engaging with the Purdue research enterprise on a daily basis is fundamental to our decision to locate a critical component of our R&D function in Discovery Park District.”
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Private industry’s front door to Purdue.One of the nation’s largest university-affiliated aerospace business communities, this area is designed for high-tech companies to collaborate with Purdue on research and commerce. The aerospace subdistrict houses the Purdue University Airport, Purdue Aviation, Mach 6 Quiet Flow Ludwieg Tube Wind Tunnel, Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories, and Rolls-Royce with additional land available for firms to build R&D, advanced manufacturing, light industrial, office facilities to advance aerospace technology and innovation.
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Collaboration, meet commercialization.Purdue University has a rich history of partnering on research and commerce endeavors:
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Success doesn’t happen in a vacuum.The Aerospace Subdistrict provides opportunities and research centers for companies to attain aerospace advancement goals.
n Indiana Manufacturing Institute
n Advanced Aviation Analytics Institute for Research
n Air Transport Institute for Environmental Sustainability
n Center of Excellence for General Aviation: PEGASAS
n Rig testing for NextGen alternative fuels for general aviation
n Purdue Center for Materials Processing and Metal Casting Research
n Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories
n Center of Excellence on Aircraft Noise and Aviation Emissions Mitigation
n Purdue Center for Materials Processing Research
n Airliner Cabin Environment Research (ACER)
n Institute of Thermal-Hydraulics
Land sale and build-to-suit opportunitiesSites from 5 to 50 acres n Flexible site configurations n Direct runway access
Perfect for office, R&D, advanced manufacturing, and light industrial uses
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Discovery Park District is located immediately west of the Purdue University campus, stretching just east of US 231. Approximately two hours south of Chicago and one hour north of Indianapolis,
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For more about the district:Adam G. ChaversSenior Vice President of Development [email protected] 317.344.7333
Jeremy D. SlaterDirector of Discovery Park District [email protected]
For land sales and leasing:John T. CohoatDirector of Real Estate Development [email protected] 317.344.7321
Discovery Park District is a living laboratory environment where companies, families and individuals come to live, work, learn, play and create in a dynamic, interactive community focused on innovation.
Discovery Park District is a uniquely designed, purpose-driven community across 400 acres that inspires creativity and innovation while offering a thriving, walkable, urban setting to create, congregate, collaborate, and commercialize.
Here you’ll find yourself at the western gateway to Purdue University, its faculty, students and vibrant Big Ten campus. Collaborative office and lab space blend with residential homes, pavilions, green space, walking paths, restaurants and retail. All creating a rich, connected community like no other in the Midwest.