Purdue University Northwest Impact Lab

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To help position northwest Indiana within the emerging quantum economy, Purdue University Northwest teamed up with Shive-Hattery to develop the Roberts Impact Lab in Hammond, Indiana. Envisioned as a future-focused innovation and commercialization hub, the Impact Lab is designed to support collaboration, entrepreneurship, applied research, and emerging quantum technologies.

Located at 5454 Hohman Avenue in Hammond, Indiana, the project will transform two former medical office buildings into a connectivity-driven environment connected to the Chicago Quantum Exchange’s proposed quantum network corridor. The facility is intended to provide flexible spaces for quantum research, technology development, workforce training, and industry collaboration.

Planned spaces include quantum computing labs, a PNW Quantum Network Lab, collaboration and training areas, conference and teaming spaces, future quantum computer infrastructure, and adaptable lab environments designed to evolve alongside rapidly changing technology and research needs. The project also reserves future space for industry partners and additional lab expansion as the initiative grows.

Shive-Hattery provided a comprehensive building study, master planning, conceptual design, and programming services for the project. Working closely with Purdue University Northwest stakeholders, industry representatives, and technology partners, the team helped establish a vision for a transparent, highly collaborative environment that places engineering, innovation, and technology on display.

The Impact Lab is designed to support the region’s growing role in advanced technology and quantum innovation while creating opportunities for commercialization, workforce development, research partnerships, and economic growth throughout northwest Indiana.