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March 10 2023

First day of Startup Week to kick off a week of interactive events and activities

Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC will now feature uniquely themed days with entrepreneurial speakers, interactive events, and late-night activities throughout the week. The first day, Monday, March 20, will be Kickoff Day.

March 08 2023

Speakers to share their business success at York LaunchBox event March 21

Businessmen Jeff and Johnny Inch of Inch&Co. will share their story during a York LaunchBox presentation set for March 21 in the Graham Center for Innovation and Collaboration at Penn State York. Registration for the event is required.

March 07 2023

Governor proposes 7.1% increase for Penn State’s 2023-24 general support funding

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a 7.1% funding increase for Penn State’s 2023-24 general support appropriation and for Pennsylvania College of Technology, and a 2% funding increase for Penn State Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension, during his first budget address as governor, which was delivered March 7 during a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

March 07 2023

Entrepreneurs share strategies during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC

Each spring, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC brings together the best and brightest Penn State student and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators for a weeklong celebration of what happens when Penn State’s inspired doers put their ideas into action.  

March 07 2023

Penn State Altoona to hold Startup Week events

Penn State Altoona will hold multiple events for Startup Week, March 14-29.

March 03 2023

Penn State Law IP Clinic offers info session during Penn State Startup Week

As part of the 2023 Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC, the Penn State Law in University Park Intellectual Property Clinic will present “A New Patent Pro Bono Program for Pennsylvania,” on March 20.

March 01 2023

Penn State Berks Flemming CEED Center announces Customer Discovery Lab

Budding entrepreneurs are invited to apply to the Penn State Berks Customer Discovery Lab, a four-week series of workshops organized by the college’s Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center. This opportunity is open to Penn State students, recent alumni, faculty, staff, and community members interested in exploring the commercial viability of their idea or innovation.

February 28 2023

Discover innovation, entrepreneurship at Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC

Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC will take place from March 20-24. The week will provide students from all campuses an opportunity to explore Penn State’s vast entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn from successful Penn State alumni, and connect with innovative peers through fun, hands-on activities.

February 24 2023

6 Penn State student startups to compete for up to $30,000 in Inc.U Competition

Six Penn State student startups have been selected as finalists in Invent Penn State’s Inc.U Competition. Each team will compete for up to $30,000 in funding in a pitch competition being held during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC. 

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