Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program Press Release
Perry Township Innovation Program at the University of Indianapolis
Beginning with the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, Perry Township Schools is launching Indiana’s first career-connected Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program located on a university campus. Through a partnership with the University of Indianapolis, students will engage in hands-on, real-world learning alongside business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals as they solve authentic challenges and explore future careers.
The program will begin in its temporary home in Martin Hall while construction begins on a permanent 52,150-square-foot Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center. Made possible through the support of Lilly Endowment Inc., the $30 million facility will serve as a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and collaboration between education and industry.
To read the complete announcement, including remarks from Superintendent Dr. Patrick Spray, University of Indianapolis President Tanuja Singh, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner, view the full press release below.