Programs and Events
Startup WeekBringing together the best and brightest Penn State student and alumni entrepreneurs for a celebration of inspiration and ingenuity
Virtual Venture & IP Conference
A two-day curated virtual showcase of capital seeking startups and emerging Penn State technologies
LaunchBox & Innovation Hub Network
No-cost co-working space, accelerator programs and business and legal advice for entrepreneurs
Startup Leadership Network
Matching Penn State tech startups with seasoned executives who can accelerate their market entry.
NSF I-Corps Program
Accelerator programs and microgrants for customer discovery and prototyping
Fund For Innovation
Stage gate funding for Penn State’s most commercially promising research and emerging technologies
Supporting economic development at every level.
Tools
Resource NavigatorA searchable inventory of entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem resources around our 21 innovation hubs 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.
Events Calendar
Latest events from Invent Penn State
Innovation Gateway
A tool for industry to post research challenges and receive curated proposals from cross-disciplinary Penn State experts
Online resources for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and industry.
Get Started with Invent Penn State
Ready to jump into the entrepreneurial ecosystem? Whether you are just beginning to explore, or already started a company, we have resources to support your path.
Are you a professor, research associate, or graduate student who recognizes commercial potential in your research? Move your scientific discovery into a breakthrough business opportunity.
Connect with likeminded entrepreneurs. Grow your business with Invent Penn State. The University welcomes collaboration and connection with our local startup neighbors.
Every business faces challenges. Penn State combines world-class research talent and state-of-the-art technology to help you find solutions to those challenges.
You are looking for the next big thing. Penn State provides countless opportunities for your involvement–from cutting-edge innovations to the most promising startups.
Jump into your next venture with Penn State partnership. You bring substantial experience. We’ll show you innovative opportunities.
News & Events
Latest News from Invent Penn State
Intellectual property will be brought to the forefront during the “IP 101 – What Every Startup Needs to Know about IP Protection” virtual panel, set for 1 p.m. on April 16, as part of the Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference, happening April 15-16.
An Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference panel, “Deconstruct Status Quo Thinking to Drive Innovation in Your Company,” will use interactive exercises to help participants identify subtle status quo thinking and emerge with a process leading to true innovation. The virtual panel session will take place from 10:40-11:30 a.m. on April 16.
How are life science ventures leveraging their technologies to help mitigate the spread and virulence of the novel coronavirus? The Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference panel “Life Science Ventures Addressing COVID-19” will explore this topic from 4:25-5:20 p.m. on April 15.
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A two-day curated virtual showcase of capital seeking startups and emerging Penn State technologies
April 15 & 16, 2021
The Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference is one of the largest tech startup conferences in the Mid-Atlantic - drawing over 600 attendees including 70+ start-up ventures and 40+ investment firms from across the country. This year’s completely online conference highlights innovations from high growth and emerging markets in IT, Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, and Healthcare, among others. The 2021 conference is expected to be an even bigger draw than past years.
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“The aim of Invent Penn State is to drive job creation, economic development and student career success by connecting researchers with the people who can help bring their discoveries to the marketplace. Penn State is developing a culture that encourages, nurtures and rewards entrepreneurship in all fields of study.”
Dr. Eric Barron
President, Penn State University
