TAP InDev

Engage. Empower. Exceed.

The TAP Innovation Development (InDev) Program engages with organizations to empower innovation development, exceed our clients’ 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 consultative and assessment solutions.

Engage

• Indiana organizations
• Purdue faculty and
  graduate students
• Subject matter experts

Empower

• Address specific needs
• Effectively implement solutions
• Innovation development
• Access to new technology

Exceed

• Technical assistance
• Collaborative environment
• Tailored solutions
• Sustainable growth and success

How It Works

TAP InDev 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 to larger projects, as well as consultation, in the following areas:

Manufacturing

• Process Improvement
• Product Valuation
• Electrical or Mechanical Issues
• Environmental Sustainability
• Technology Adoption

Productivity Optimization

• Distribution & Logistics
• Plant Layout
• Scheduling
• Statistical Analysis

Business Management

• Expansion/Retraction Decision
• Forecasting Guidance
• HR and Organizational Behavior
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing and Communications

Connecting with Purdue

In the event we are unable to provide the assistance you need directly, we will help identify and connect you with other resources at Purdue.

Interested in learning more about how your business can qualify? Reach out to TAPInDev@purdue.edu.