STARTedUP Challenge Region 2: Purdue Innovates
Schedule
Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:00 am to 01:15 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Kurz Purdue Technology Center | West Lafayette, IN
About this Event
This year's Region 2 pitch competition will be hosted by Purdue Innovates! During the event, ten central Indiana high school teams who have been carefully selected out of hundreds of competitors will share their innovative pitches and business ideas.
We will be joined by government officials, business leaders, local innovators, educators, and family as the students pitch their businesses and compete to be one of the top ten teams in the state. The winning team will move on to compete at the STARTedUP Challenge Finals on June 12th. That top team will also travel for STARTedUP's INnovation Tour, receive thousands of dollars in scholarships, enter an exclusive alumni program, and pitch for the chance to win the first place prize of $25,000.
Top ten teams to be announced soon!
Register today to support and experience these amazing young people and future entrepreneurs! More event details can be found at: startedupfoundation.org/region-2
Thank you to our Region 2 Sponsors!
Parking Map
Agenda
π: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration & Check-In
π: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Info: The event will begin with a welcome from Don Wettrick (CEO, The STARTedUP Foundation) and remarks from our host, Purdue Innovates's TBD
π: 09:15 AM - 10:25 AM
Student Pitches #1-5
π: 10:25 AM - 10:35 AM
Intermission
π: 10:35 AM - 11:45 AM
Student Pitches #6-10
π: 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Lunch & Judges Confer
Info: As guests enjoy lunch, the five judges will choose the winning team who will progress onto state. The judges include: TBD
π: 12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Awards Presentation
Where is it happening?
Kurz Purdue Technology Center, 1281 Win Hentschel Boulevard, West Lafayette, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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