Opening Fall 2026
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Overview

About HIVE

The Hub for Innovation, Ventures, and Entrepreneurship (HIVE) is Purdue University’s entrepreneurship center, operated by the College of Engineering. HIVE supports student-led startups focused on tech- or engineering-driven solutions. Located in the Duncan Annex (BHEE 270/280) of the Max W. & Maileen Brown Family Hall, with easy access to most STEM students, HIVE is a dedicated space for those actively building ventures and making meaningful progress. HIVE is designed for builders. It brings together select students from across Purdue who are already working on startups and ready to move faster. This is not a space for exploring an idea—it’s for students building, testing, and advancing real ventures. Questions? Email us at HIVE@purdue.edu

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Fisher Family

Made Possible by the Fisher Family

HIVE was made possible by a $10 million commitment from the AGE Fisher Family Foundation, established by Jeff (BS electrical engineering '80) and Edie (BS retail management '80) Fisher — two Purdue alumni who met on campus and went on to build remarkable careers in the technology industry. Jeff spent most of his career at NVIDIA, where he played a key role during the company's rise as one of the most consequential technology companies in the world. Their gift is a deeply personal one. As Jeff Fisher has said, "programs like HIVE didn't exist when they were at Purdue, and he believes it will provide a needed resource for engineering students passionate about starting their own companies." For the Fishers, HIVE is a way of giving back to the place where their own journey began.

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Network

Our Partners

HIVE connects students to a broad network of campus programs, industry partners, and venture communities
across Purdue and beyond.

Purdue Innovates

Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Mitch Daniels School of Business

Venture X

Burton Morgan Venture Concept Competition

Purdue Alumni Entrepreneurship Network

SVBIG

Anvil

BuildPurdue

Purdue Venture Consulting
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Fall 2026 Access: Deadline Sunday, July 12
When is the application due? +
Sunday, July 12. Applications submitted after July 12 will be considered for Spring access.
Can I check out the application questions to prepare for it? +
Sure! Please see the sections below.
If I haven't been building my startup, am I eligible to be part of HIVE? +
We encourage you to still apply, but for our first round of students, we are focusing on those student founders who are actively building and growing their startup.
Student Information +
Purdue email address (must end in @purdue.edu)
First name, Last name
College & Major (ex: College of Engineering / Mechanical Engineering)
Purdue entrepreneurship programs or student organizations you have participated in
About You & Your Startup +
Which best describes you right now? (exploring an idea, actively building, looking to join a team, etc.)
Name of your startup
Do you currently have a team? (if yes, list team member names and Purdue emails)
In 2-3 sentences: what are you building and what problem are you solving?
Current stage (validating problem, building MVP, testing with users, launched, generating revenue)
Traction & Business Status +
Have you received any financial investment? (pitch competitions, angel investment, VC)
Have you generated any revenue yet? (if yes, approximate range)
Have you formally registered your startup as a business? (LLC, C-Corp, S-Corp, nonprofit, etc.)
Have you filed for any intellectual property or trademarks?
Lean Model Canvas +
You will be asked to submit a Lean Model Canvas for your idea or venture. This is a one-page framework covering your problem, solution, customers, value proposition, revenue, and more. Prepare this before starting your application.
HIVE Space Goals +
What do you hope to build or explore during your time in HIVE, and why is this the right place to do it?
How often do you expect to use the space?
What are your top venture goals for the next 3-6 months? (Use the S.M.A.R.T. framework: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound)
Optional Questions +
What could HIVE or campus partners offer to best support you as a student founder?
What type of support would be most helpful right now? (product development, customer discovery, fundraising, legal, marketing, etc.)
Anything else you would like to share regarding your application?

Where the Buzz Becomes Impact

HIVE is built on the belief that the best ideas emerge when the right people are in the same room. We're creating a community where student founders, mentors, alumni, and partners connect, collaborate, and build ventures that matter. What starts here at Purdue has the potential to change industries, create jobs, and make a lasting mark on the world.

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