News
February 01
2024
Former Penn State student-athlete Omar X. Easy to lead new Brand Academy
Omar X. Easy, a former Penn State football student-athlete and Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders running back, has been appointed to lead The Penn State Brand Academy in his role as the assistant athletics director for the Brand Academy.
February 01
2024
Get the scoop on Penn State Startup Week’s ‘Entrepreneur-chip’ creamery flavor
The newly named “Entrepreneur-chip Monkey Business” Berkey Creamery ice cream flavor will be available during the months of February and March to celebrate Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC, a University-wide event taking place March 18–22.
January 30
2024
Nine startups selected for spring 2024 FastTrack Accelerator
Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank accepted nine early-stage business startups into its spring 2024 FastTrack Accelerator program.
January 30
2024
Invent Penn State’s OriginLabs helps CarToCamp kick-start prototyping process
Nathan Bonslaver, Berks alumnus and cofounder of CarToCamp, worked with Invent Penn State’s OriginLabs to develop a new prototype of his car sleeping platform product.
January 29
2024
West Shore Home founder on latest episode of ‘Dare to Disrupt’
In the latest episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews founder and CEO of West Shore Home, B.J. Werzyn. West Shore Home is one of the largest direct-to-consumer home remodelers in the nation with over 37 locations in 18 states.
January 05
2024
Invent Penn State offers students $15,000 to work on startup over the summer
Entrepreneurial teams with at least one Penn State student can apply to receive a $15,000 grant to work on their startup, social good or nonprofit over the summer through Invent Penn State’s Summer Founders Program. Two virtual information sessions will be held, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21, for individuals considering participation to learn more about the program, the application process and summer life in Happy Valley.
January 04
2024
Student startups invited to apply for 2024 Inc.U competition by Jan. 19
Penn State student startup teams from all Penn State campuses are invited to apply to the 2024 Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition for a chance to compete for a $30,000 prize pool. Applications are open from now until Jan. 19.
January 02
2024
Veteran launches haircare startup with support from Hazleton LaunchBox
Charlee Murdock, a veteran, Hazleton area community member, and single mother of three, launched Project Headway LLC, offering low-cost haircuts to people in need. Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. has played a large role in the growth of Murdock’s startup.
December 12
2023
Banker turned entrepreneur Norm Potter on latest episode of Dare to Disrupt
In the latest episode of Invent Penn State’s Dare to Disrupt podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews co-founder and co-owner of Allegiance Transportation, Norm Potter.
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