On April 3, five interdisciplinary teams of students participated in the final pitches round of the IdeaMakers Challenge. Hosted by the College of Information Sciences and Technology during Penn State Startup Week, the challenge tasked student teams representing two or more majors to pitch an idea that aims to solve a problem using information technology.
Penn State Brandywine students recently heard from a panel of local entrepreneurs about how and why they started their own businesses.
A seminar on important steps in starting a business will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, at the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce.
Penn State New Kensington, along with its innovation hub, The Corner, will present the next two Spark Sessions and a student-organized hackathon during Penn State Startup Week. The Spark Sessions are free and open to the public.
The Mont Alto LaunchBox is offering free workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs on and off campus this spring. They are open to the public and free of charge. Participants are encouraged to register at montalto.psu.edu/launchbox/workshops.
Six student teams recently pitched their ideas that provided a digital solution to a problem during the IdeaMakers Challenge. The semester-long challenge was won by HemoGo, a team that offered a more convenient way to test chronically ill patients' blood through a smartphone app.
Student entrepreneurs showcased their ideas and were recognized by Penn State leaders at a recent reception during Penn State Startup Week. The students were members of winning teams who participated in entrepreneurship challenges across the University in the past year.
Entrepreneurs and innovators gathered on the University Park campus to share stories of success, failure and perseverance during Penn State Startup Week from March 26-30.
As part of Penn State Startup Week, the University will host its first ever Graduate Entrepreneurship Workshop at 2 p.m. on March 29 in 5 Ferguson Building on the University Park campus.
The College of Arts and Architecture’s Arts Entrepreneurship program will host three public events as part of Penn State Startup Week, which kicks off March 26.
Penn State New Kensington will offer select events in-person and via livestreaming in conjunction with Penn State StartUp Week.
From March 26-30, Penn State Startup Week will welcome dozens of entrepreneurs and thought-leaders to the University Park campus to host workshops, mentoring sessions and pitch competitions designed to inspire attendees to make innovation a part of their careers.
A series of entrepreneurial challenges during Penn State Startup Week, March 26-30, will give innovative students opportunities to pitch their business ideas and solve real-world problems. Teams will compete for cash prizes and be honored at a special recognition reception.
After a weeklong celebration of ingenuity and inspiration, Penn State Startup Week will culminate with a series of keynote speeches from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 21 in the HUB-Robeson Center’s Alumni Hall. This high-profile event will bring together top entrepreneurs and innovators from across the country to share their stories and to inspire students, faculty, staff and community members.
"In healthcare we have HIPAA. Do you know what the P stands for? Portability...not privacy. HIPAA is meant to protect patients, but instead it often protects the status quo..." John Sung Kim, founder and inventor of the cloud software company Five9, spoke Wednesday as part of IST Startup Week
