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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.
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Programs

The Brand Academy

Supporting student-athletes to leverage their personal brand for entrepreneurial success and endorsement 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.



Penn State Alumni Entrepreneurs Network

Empowering the entrepreneurial spirit among Penn State alumni.



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

October 03 2024
Harrisburg LaunchBox to kick off Truist Empowered Entrepreneurs Executive Series
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The Harrisburg LaunchBox, powered by Penn State will host the 2024-25 Truist Empowered Entrepreneurs Executive Series at Penn State Harrisburg, starting this fall with a discussion on artificial intelligence and startup businesses.

October 01 2024
NCPA LaunchBox celebrates a year of innovation and industry growth
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The North Central Pennsylvania (NCPA) LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois marked a year of significant achievements in 2023-24 by fostering regional industry growth and workforce development. A key highlight of the year was the LaunchBox’s pivotal role in the North Central Pressed Materials Strategy Development Consortium, an initiative aimed at advancing the pressed material industry in central Pennsylvania.

September 30 2024
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 18-24
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Pennsylvania community members, along with Penn State students, faculty, and staff, are encouraged to mark their calendars for Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State, scheduled for Nov. 18-24. From a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of River Raptor Jet Boats in Belleville to a Community Networking Event at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College, there will be opportunities for entrepreneurs from various regions to get involved. 

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