One Health Innovation District Breaks Ground on One Health Research Institute, Anchored by Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health
Key Highlights
- ➤150,000-square-foot One Health Research Institute planned in Indianapolis
- ➤Purdue University anchors academic and research capabilities
- ➤Elanco anchors industry expertise and commercialization efforts
- ➤Institute will support research, diagnostics, clinical trials and commercialization
- ➤District has signed multiple memoranda of understanding with prospective companies
Expert Statements
Mitch Daniels, Interim president of Purdue University
“The One Health Innovation District fits squarely into both Purdue's historic land-grant mission and our present-day position as the state's research and technology flagship university.”
Mitch Daniels, Interim president of Purdue University
“And it represents the next big step in expanding Purdue's presence in Indianapolis and contribution to Indiana's economic vitality.”
Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco
“Just one year after Elanco opened our new global headquarters within the One Health Innovation District, today is an exciting milestone in our vision to create a collaborative destination for innovators”
Jeff Simmons, President and CEO of Elanco
“When you combine the R1 University capabilities of Purdue with the industry expertise we have across all sectors of One Health - Indianapolis is better positioned than ever to deliver best-in-class innovations across animal, human and plant health with unprecedented speed and scale.”
INDIANAPOLIS, IN / ACCESS Newswire / October 7, 2026 / The One Health Innovation District unveiled plans for the One Health Research Institute, a new hub for research, collaboration and innovation within the District. Anchored by Purdue University and Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE:ELAN), the Research Institute will accelerate One Health discovery, diagnostics, translational science and commercialization through advanced research, incubator and laboratory space.
The planned 150,000 square foot, shared-use facility will include advanced research laboratories, shared research infrastructure and equipment and collaboration space, and facilities supporting animal health and veterinary partners. Purdue will serve as the Research Institute's academic and research anchor - connecting faculty, students, researchers and University capabilities with industry and entrepreneurial partners. Elanco will serve as the industry and innovation anchor - bringing animal health expertise, scientific talent and a direct connection to the development and commercialization of new One Health solutions. All renderings represent the current concept and are subject to change.
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