CommunitySHT 08 — EVENTS
Every Anvil event is free and open to Purdue students. This page only lists confirmed dates — recurring formats run all year and are announced each semester.
01Upcoming
Nothing is confirmed on the calendar right now — dates are announced at the start of each semester, on Instagram first. The formats below run all year.
02Recurring formats
Regularly during the semester
Low-key builder meetups: share what you're working on, find cofounders, get early feedback. No pitch decks required.
Throughout the academic year
Founder speaker sessions with open Q&A. Candid stories, hard decisions, practical lessons.
Announced each semester
Hands-on sessions on fundraising mechanics, pitch design, product-market fit, and go-to-market.
03Archive
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 · Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Two days of workshops, investor panels, and live pitching. Twelve startups competed for $8.5K in prizes in front of five investor and operator judges, with 100+ founders and attendees.
About BoilerLaunch
04The wider ecosystem
The Anvil doesn't run every entrepreneurship program at Purdue. These are run by others and worth knowing about.