Go from Idea to Launch

Build Ventures

From concept to launch, BuildPurdue gives you the structure, the team, and the push to actually ship.

Join Nightshift

A community where Purdue founders go from concept to launch with momentum, intention, and support.

Nightshift

Our open-door evening workspace. Pull up, open your laptop, and make progress alongside people who share your drive to build something real.

No application needed. Nightshift is open to any Purdue student — whether you're in the cohort or not.

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Application required

Our Cohort

A selective community of builders working on real ventures. Apply with a problem, get accepted into a team, and ship.

Structure, accountability, and peer support every step of the way — from first idea to launched product.

Learn about the Cohort

Events that bring
builders together.

Workshops, socials, and working sessions throughout the semester. Open to anyone with a Purdue email.

Open to all

Any Purdue student can attend, no cohort membership required.

Cross-team collaboration

Meet builders from other ventures and find future teammates.

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Join the next cohort

Tell us about the problem you cannot stop thinking about. We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out with next steps.

Help us build BuildPurdue.

We're looking for people who care about community, operations, and making things work. Check out open staff roles.

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