Catching up with Kedar Narayan
1/15/19
10-year-old entrepreneur reflects on support from Lehigh Valley LaunchBox
Invent Penn State
Invent Penn State
Happy Valley LaunchBox's Idea TestLab accepting applications through Feb. 4
1/14/19
Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank invites area residents and Penn State students, faculty and staff with unique business ideas to apply to participate in its Idea TestLab. Entry is competitive, and the application deadline is Feb. 4.
Student entrepreneurs can apply to compete for $30,000 on 'The Investment'
1/14/19
The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program at Penn State is looking for student entrepreneurs to compete in the 2019 Inc. U Competition. Finalists will earn a spot on “The Investment” and a chance to compete for a share of $30,000. Applications are due by Feb. 10.
Berks LaunchBox to open within GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
1/10/19
Penn State Berks will be expanding its entrepreneurship programming with a new innovation hub located within the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, Pennsylvania.
New Kensington innovation hub ready to help accelerate opportunities
1/7/19
Those at Penn State New Kensington and in the surrounding Alle-Kiski Valley community are invited to explore their ideas at the upcoming 10-week Corner Launchbox Opportunity Accelerator course to be held at the campus’ innovation hub, The Corner, in February through mid-April.
The year in review, in news and images: A look back at 2018 at Penn State
12/12/18
As 2018 draws to a close, we review a small, representative selection of achievements and visual reflections on the year at Penn State, from among the many University-wide accomplishments in academics, research, athletics, student life and entrepreneurship. View a photo gallery and collection of news highlights at https://news.psu.edu/gallery/551371/2018/12/11/2018-year-pictures
Entrepreneurs benefit from expertise offered through Brandywine Boost initiative
11/30/18
Small businesses are a huge part of any community — and for the students, faculty and staff at Penn State Brandywine, they have become a source of inspiration and development.
Carbon Science Research Centre of Excellence opens at Innovation Park
11/21/18
The Morgan Advanced Materials Carbon Science Research Centre of Excellence, located at Innovation Park at Penn State, is anticipated to employ 15 to 30 doctorate-level staff who will pioneer carbon research in a wide range of industries and engineering applications, including aerospace, medical, power generation and more.
Heard on Campus: LaunchBox Ladies Speaker Series at Penn State Lehigh Valley
11/20/18
Successful female entrepreneurs shared their journeys and actionable advice to other startup founders and innovators on Nov. 14. Don’t miss the next event on April 11.
Acne treatment, fire rescue among challenges targeted by FastTrack Accelerator
11/20/18
Nine teams have been selected from 30 applicants to Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank's FastTrack Accelerator. Student career success, educational costs, better acne treatment plans, air purification systems to support fire rescue efforts, and person-to-person lending are among the startup ideas being validated.
Students pitch change in Lion's Den competition
11/19/18
Ten teams of students put their best ideas forward Shark-Tank-style during Penn State Beaver's annual Lion's Den competition.
Brad Lashinsky to lead DuBois innovation hub
11/12/18
Brad Lashinsky has been appointed as the program director for the entrepreneurship and innovation hub at Penn State DuBois, part of the Invent Penn State initiative. Lashinsky's appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2019. He also will serve as a lecturer in business at the DuBois campus.
Mont Alto LaunchBox provides inspiration and education for entrepreneurs
11/8/18
The Mont Alto LaunchBox will provide inspiration and education for entrepreneurs in November during three events that include an Entrepreneur Information Session on Nov. 12, and an Entrepreneurship Fall Forum on Nov. 14. The third event, an Entrepreneur Workshop, will be held on Nov. 29 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. The events are all free of charge and open to the public.
Global Entrepreneurship Week events planned in New Kensington
11/7/18
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State celebrates relationships between members of the University and local entrepreneurial communities.
PPL Foundation supports Penn State Schuylkill's LionLaunch innovation hub
11/2/18
The PPL Foundation has awarded Penn State Schuylkill’s LionLaunch program, part of President Eric J. Barron’s Commonwealth-wide Invent Penn State entrepreneurship initiative, grant funding in the amount of $2,500.