Purdue's home for student founders
The Anvil is Purdue's student-led entrepreneurship hub. We exist to give ambitious students the community, resources, and support they need to build something real.
Why The Anvil exists
Purdue produces some of the best engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers in the world. The Anvil exists to channel that talent toward building companies — not just taking jobs at them.
We're the on-campus home for students who are thinking about starting something. Whether you're pre-idea or post-launch, The Anvil connects you to a community that takes building seriously.
Through events like BoilerLaunch, The Forge speaker series, founder workshops, and 1:1 mentorship, we create pathways that didn't exist before — and we're just getting started.
Built for everyone who builds
Founders
Students with an idea or early-stage startup who want structure, community, and support to move faster.
Builders
Engineers, designers, and product people who want to build real products — not just class projects.
Curious Students
Anyone interested in startups, venture, or entrepreneurship — no idea required to get started.
The foundation
of our community
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency, and ethical principles in everything we do.
Execution
We focus on turning ideas into reality through action and results.
Expertise
We bring deep knowledge and experience to support student entrepreneurs.
Stories from our members
Leading The Anvil has been an incredible journey of empowering student entrepreneurs and turning bold ideas into reality.
Bernardo Chalaça
Co-President