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Investing in Indy’s Future

We make a difference where it matters most—by growing Indiana’s talent pipeline, and partnering with  community and industry leaders on research that improves lives for Hoosiers across the state.
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We are IU Indianapolis

From groundbreaking cures to transformational innovations in technology, IU Indianapolis researchers, faculty, and students make discoveries and explore ideas that lead to new business in the Hoosier state. 
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Medicine

Expanding access to clinical trials

IU Indianapolis and Eli Lilly and Company have launched a five-year, $40 million collaboration to broaden access to clinical trials and cutting-edge therapies across Indiana, helping more patients participate in research for Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. The partnership leverages IU’s clinical expertise and Lilly’s biopharmaceutical leadership to build a best-in-class innovation ecosystem, accelerate scientific discovery, and cultivate talent for the state’s growing life sciences workforce.

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Sports journalism

Changing the game in sports media

Graduate students in IU Indianapolis’ Sports Capital Journalism Program gained real-world experience covering the Indiana Hoosiers’ Big Ten Championship from inside Lucas Oil Stadium, working alongside seasoned reporters at one of college sports’ biggest events. Their reporting not only builds professional skills but also strengthens Indiana’s media talent pipeline by connecting local stories with national audiences.

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Innovation

Driving innovation in bone and joint health

The Indiana Musculoskeletal Health Partnership for the Advancement of Care and Treatment (IMPACT) brings IU Indianapolis researchers together with industry leaders to advance technologies, training, and solutions that improve musculoskeletal health and strengthen Indiana’s orthopedic sector. Through statewide collaboration with partners like Eli Lilly and Zimmer Biomet, the effort is expected to support a growing workforce and contribute more than $500 million in economic activity for the state.

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Research

IU LAB positions Indy as bioscience leader

IU Indianapolis will host IU LAB, a state-of-the-art facility supported by a $138M Lilly Endowment Inc. grant—IU’s largest grant ever in support of research and development. The new initiative will facilitate the development and commercialization of new products and expand Indiana’s growing bioscience industry.

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Industry growth

Co-op trains Indy’s hospitality workforce

As host of events like the NBA All-Star Game, the Olympic Swimming Trials, and Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, Indy’s hotel industry continues to grow. IU Indianapolis, in partnership with White Lodging, is preparing students to meet growing tourism demand in Indianapolis with tailored internships that lead to careers.

Growing Hoosier hospitality
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Workforce development

Boosting Indy’s talent pipeline

IU Indianapolis and Eli Lilly and Company are growing Indiana’s workforce by providing hands-on training for students who will grow their careers in-state and meet talent needs. Lilly offers students opportunities to graduate career-ready in fields such as finance, human resources, and information technology.

Training tomorrow’s talent