== '''Facilitating University Industry Collaboration''' ==
<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova-condensed-1, proxima-nova-condensed-2, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;">Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: proxima-nova-condensed-1, proxima-nova-condensed-2, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 18px;"> is home to the largest cluster (100+) of technology-based companies in the state. As the state’s first designated certified technology park, the research park and its business acceleration model have received state and national recognition.</span>
Purdue Research Parks of West Lafayette are home to the largest cluster (100+) of technology-based companies collaborating with industries across the state. As Indiana's first designated certified technology park, the research park and its business acceleration model have received state and national recognition. The 725-acre park boasts more than 50 buildings; more than 3,200 employees; 327,000 square feet of business incubation space; and an average wage for startup companies in excess of $63K. Companies that have space at the Purdue Research Park of West Lafayette include 3M, Boeing, General Electric, Rolls Royce, Cook Biotech, Delphi, Dow Agro, and HP Entreprises.
== '''Engaging with Regional and Local Development Efforts'''<br/> ==