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2019 Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference shines light on tech innovations
The Venture and IP Conference provides a unique showcase for the disruptive innovations being developed by Penn State’s students, faculty and researchers. The visibility, resources and network that result from the Conference ensure new technologies have the power to positively impact the world and become reality.
James Delattre
Associate Vice President for Research and Director of the Office of Entrepreneurship & Commercialization at Penn State
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.
Ready to collaborate? Penn State offers:
University-Affiliated Startups
From early-stage ventures to growing startups, explore the capital-seeking companies developing in the Penn State entrepreneurial ecosystem. We can help connect you with startup opportunities that align with your interest.
Disruptive Technologies
Penn State is a hub of innovation and has an ample portfolio of IP that will shape future markets. New discoveries are coming out of many fields –agriculture, life sciences, energy, materials, manufacturing, education and more. Help jumpstart up-and-coming ventures in need of early-stage funding.
Faculty and Student Teams
Mentor world-class research teams as they take flight. With promising innovations and keen interest in collaboration, Penn State research teams can offer you strong opportunities for the future.
University-Affiliated Startups
From early-stage ventures to growing startups, explore the capital-seeking companies developing in the Penn State entrepreneurial ecosystem. We can help connect you with startup opportunities that align with your interest.
Disruptive Technologies
Penn State is a hub of innovation and has an ample portfolio of IP that will shape future markets. New discoveries are coming out of many fields –agriculture, life sciences, energy, materials, manufacturing, education and more. Help jumpstart up-and-coming ventures in need of early-stage funding.
Faculty and Student Teams
Mentor world-class research teams as they take flight. With promising innovations and keen interest in collaboration, Penn State research teams can offer you strong opportunities for the future.
Featured Resources
Are you an angel investor or VC with a specific vertical market? Browse the many University programs and projects that might fit your needs.

Venture & Intellectual Property Conference
University ParkA 2-day venture forum matching capital-seeking tech startups with investors seeking ground floor investment opportunities, showcasing PSU emerging technologies and featuring panel discussions with world experts on important global topics
A 2-day venture forum matching capital-seeking tech startups with investors seeking ground floor investment opportunities,…
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Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
State CollegeOEC is the administrative home of Invent Penn State and leads the universities economic development activities—acceleration of Penn State Startups, administration of the Fund for Innovation & the Venture & IP Conference, and programming for Penn State's innovation hubs
OEC is the administrative home of Invent Penn State and leads the universities economic development…
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Startup Navigator
A searchable showcase of Penn State legacy companies and ecosystem startups
A searchable showcase of Penn State legacy companies and ecosystem startups
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We can connect venture capitalists and angel investors to the right people and projects. Streamline the process with the Concierge, your liaison across University departments and services.
Contact Your Concierge 814-867-6304