Flagship Event

BoilerLaunch

Purdue's premier student startup competition. Two days of pitching, learning, and connecting with the people who are building the future.

April 11 - 12, 2026Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

100+

Founders + Attendees

$8.5K

In Prizes

Startups Competing

Judges

Why Compete

What you gain from BoilerLaunch

Pitch to experienced investors and founders

Access to exclusive workshops before the event

Connect with potential co-founders and teammates

Win cash prizes and resources for your startup

Get direct feedback from top operators

Exposure to the broader Midwest startup ecosystem

Schedule

TBD

Founders apply with a short overview of their startup — stage, problem, traction, and team.

TBD

Top applicants are selected to compete. All participants receive access to pre-event workshops.

April 11, 2026

Full day of founder workshops, investor panels, and community networking at the venue.

April 12, 2026

Live pitches to a panel of judges. Finals, feedback, awards, and closing reception.

Learn More

Visit the official BoilerLaunch website for the latest updates, announcements, and registration information.

Applications open soon. Join the waitlist and be first to know when BoilerLaunch registration launches.