Resources for Indiana Business

CIBER at Purdue serves as a resource to the business community by sponsoring seminars and workshops about international trade and commerce, educational grants (GIF) and international market research assistance. Check out the links below to discover what PurdueCIBE can do for you!

Summer International Market Research Assistance Program
In-country International Market Research for Indiana Companies conducted by Krannert International MBA Students. CIBER's Summer International Market Research Assistance Program (SIMRAP) may be able to help you obtain the market information you need. Each summer several Krannert international MBA students return home between the first and second year of their MBA program. These highly qualified graduate business students may be available to do customized market research for your company. This is a unique resource available from the Krannert Graduate School of Management at Purdue University

Global Issues Fund (GIF): A Grant Program Supporting Educational Programs
The Purdue University Global Issues Fund was created to promote increased international understanding and economic enterprise for businesses in Indiana. Funding for the program is provided by the United States Department of Education through the Purdue University CIBER.  The Center funds seminars, workshops and speaking engagements that increase the understanding of international economic issues and that help to improve the global competitiveness of Indiana businesses.  For complete information about this grant program and the application guidelines, please link to the Global Issues Fund page.

Additional Links of Interest
Indiana Exporter Resource Guide
TIMER International Business Resources

Center for E-business Education and Research
Krannert School of Management Export Bibliography  
Presentation Series: Doing Business in a foreign Country 
Purdue University Technical Information Service