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Wherever you are on the entrepreneurial path, Invent Penn State has resources you can use. Our signature programs can help you start up and grow a business, find licensable technologies and investment opportunities, and get to know the Penn State entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Programs

Brand Academy

Supporting student-athletes to leverage their personal brand for entrepreneurial success and NIL opportunities



Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation

Identifying and solving real estate’s most pressing challenges



Inc.U Competition

Undergraduate pitch competition where student startups compete for up to $30,000 in investment dollars for their companies



LaunchBox & Innovation Network

No-cost coworking space, accelerator programs, and business and legal advice for entrepreneurs



NSF I-Corps

I-Corps provides real-world, hands-on training on how to successfully incorporate innovations into successful products.



Startup Leadership Network

Matching Penn State tech startups with seasoned executives who can accelerate their market entry



Summer Founders Program

Penn State teams can win $15,000 to work on their startup, social good, or nonprofit idea for the summer



Supporting economic development at every level.

Events

Global Entrepreneurship Week

Cultivates town and gown relationships by celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit across Commonwealth campus communities.



Startup Week

Bringing together Penn State student and alumni entrepreneurs for a celebration of inspiration and ingenuity



Venture & IP Conference

A two-day curated showcase of capital seeking startups and emerging Penn State technologies



Events Calendar

Latest events from Invent Penn State



Tools

Resource Navigator

A searchable inventory of entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem resources around our 21 innovation spaces across Pennsylvania



Intellectual Property Navigator

A searchable showcase of Penn State’s top emerging technologies available for licensing



Startup Navigator

A searchable showcase of Penn State legacy companies and ecosystem startups



Online resources for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and industry.

News & Events

Latest News from Invent Penn State

March 27 2024
Penn State Altoona LaunchBox to host leadership webinar April 9
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Join the Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family for the “Leading Yourself Well: Understanding Yourself So Others Will Follow You” webinar. The workshop will take place from 12:05 to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, via Zoom.

March 26 2024
Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC Empowers Student Entrepreneurs
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Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC presented a diverse array of events across Penn State campuses, spotlighting student innovation and entrepreneurship from March 18 to March 22. The events were centered around themes of student entrepreneurs, funding your venture, social impact and technology. 

March 25 2024
Brandywine hosts Spring 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition
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Penn State Brandywine LaunchBox held its Spring 2024 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition on March 19. Four startup entrepreneurs participated in the competition, which was held on campus in the Tomezsko Classroom Building.

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