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Purdue Students Win Awards for Innovation in Moonshot Pitch Challenge. Purdue University students were recognized for their inventive ideas in the Moonshot Pitch Challenge finals held in West Lafayette. Four teams received a combined total of $5,500 for projects addressing topics such as building safety, interactive technology, oyster farming, and space exploration. Fifteen finalist teams were selected from over 45 applicants and had two minutes to present their concepts to the judges. The competition, organized by Purdue Innovates Incubator, is held twice a year to promote solutions for current and emerging problems. (Source: Journal & Courier on Feb 13) Greater Lafayette Stanford, IN

Purdue Students Awarded for Innovative Ideas at Spring 2026 Moonshot Pitch Challenge. Four Purdue University student teams earned a total of $5,500 for their forward-thinking solutions in the Moonshot Pitch Challenge, which took place in West Lafayette. The semiannual event, organized by Purdue Innovates Incubator, saw fifteen finalist teams present two-minute pitches to a panel of judges. Projects addressed topics including building safety, interactive technology, oyster farming, and improving space travel. Undergraduate and graduate students participated in the competition, which drew over 45 initial submissions. (Source: Purdue News on Feb 11) Greater Lafayette Stanford, IN

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