TAP Innovation Development Program

TAP InDev Program - Connecting Organizations with Purdue

Dedicated to enhancing Indiana's organizations through innovative development and technical assistance by connecting with Purdue staff and faculty. The InDev Program engages with organizations to empower innovation development, exceed our client’s needs, and increase Indiana’s overall economic prosperity. We connect organizations with Purdue University resources such as faculty, graduate students, and subject matter experts to help identify and address technical needs with consultive and assessment solutions.

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Engage. Empower. Exceed.

A program built around connection, innovation, and outcomes

TAP InDev is designed to help you connect quickly to the right Purdue resources and turn that connection into progress. We start by engaging with your organization to understand what you need and who can help. We empower your team by aligning Purdue expertise to your goals and focusing on practical, workable solutions. We aim to exceed expectations by supporting collaboration and setting you up for sustainable growth. Even when TAP InDev cannot directly provide the assistance you need, we will help identify and connect you with other resources at Purdue so you still have a clear next step.

ENGAGE

TAP InDev facilitates the engagement between Indiana organizations and Purdue University resources and subject matter experts.

EMPOWER

TAP InDev empowers organizations' innovation by addressing their individual needs with efficient and effective solutions.

EXCEED

TAP InDev's technical assistance allows for collaborative and tailored solutions for sustainable growth and continued success

How It Works

Technical assistance with Purdue expertise

The InDev Program offers qualified Indiana organizations the opportunity to receive a subsidy toward the cost of technical assistance from Purdue experts, faculty, and graduate students. The subsidy may be applied toward any project, as well as consultation in the following areas.

Manufacturing

  • Process Improvement

  • Product Valuation

  • Electrical or Mechanical Issues

  • Technology Adoption

Cybersecurity

  • Risk Assessments

  • Vulnerability Report

  • Workforce Preparedness

  • CMMC or Regulatory Assessments.

Healthcare

  • Human-Centered Productivity Improvements

  • Social Community Building

  • Substance Use Disorder Programs

  • Technology Adoption

Business Operations

  • Expansion/Retraction Decision

  • Forecasting Guidance

  • HR and Organizational Behavior

  • Strategic Planning

  • Marketing and Communications

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