LaunchBox & Innovation Network
The LaunchBox & Innovation Network is comprised of 24 LaunchBoxes and innovation spaces embedded within Commonwealth campus communities across the state. Each innovation space provides a wide array of no-cost resources needed by entrepreneurs and innovators. Of those, 22 locations are LaunchBoxes™ providing specialized programs to launch startup companies. If your local innovation space doesn’t offer what you need, you can access the statewide network.
Year open: 2016
Address: Rydal Exec. Plaza, 1095 Rydal Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046
Contact: pah224@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday: 10am - 12pm Wednesday: 10am – 12 pm & 1pm – 4pm Thursday: 12 – 4pm
Campus Location: Penn State Abington
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Year open: 2016
Address: 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 949-5500
Contact: djb36@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Campus Location: Penn State Altoona
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Year open: 2018
Address: 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061
Phone: (724) 773-3516
Contact: axk60@psu.edu
Hours of operation: By Appointment
Campus Location: Penn State Beaver
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Year open: 2016
Address: 201 Washington Street, Suite 105, Reading, PA 19601
Phone: (610) 396-6400
Contact: els5014@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Tues, Wed and Thur: 10:00am – 2:00pm; Wed and Thurs: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Campus Location: Penn State Berks
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Year open: 2017
Address: 25 Yearsley Mill Rd, Media, PA 19063
Contact: BWLaunchbox@psu.edu
Campus Location: Penn State Brandywine
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Year open: 2022
Address: 855 5th Avenue New Kensington, PA 15068
Phone: 724-472-1180
Contact: info@digitalfoundrynk.com
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Campus Location: Penn State New Kensington
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Year open: 2018
Address: 1040 Eberly Way, Lemont Furnace, PA 15401
Contact: rds913@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Campus Location: Penn State Fayette
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Year open: 2016
Address: 30 E Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (610) 648-3200
Contact: lad96@psu.edu
Campus Location: Penn State Great Valley
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Year open: 2016
Address: 123 S. Burrowes Street, 2nd Floor, State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 867-4542
Contact: Launchbox@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 4:30 pm
Campus Location: Penn State University Park
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Year open: 2015
Address: 1010 North 7th Street, St 304, Harriburg PA 17102
Phone: (717) 948-4301
Contact: alh618@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00 pm
Campus Location: Penn State Harrisburg
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Year open: 2019
Address: 13-15 W Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201
Phone: (570) 450-3135
Contact: dxk40@psu.edu
Campus Location: Penn State Hazleton
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Year open: 2016
Address: 5101 Jordan Road, Erie, PA 16563
Phone: (814) 898-6971
Contact: jakemarsh@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm & occasional evenings & weekends
Campus Location: Penn State Erie Behrend
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Year open: 2015
Address: 2809 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034
Contact: lvlaunchbox@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Campus Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley
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Year open: 2018
Address: 410 Ninth Street, McKeesport, PA 15132
Phone: (412) 675-9031
Contact: exe78@psu.edu
Hours of operation: By Appointment
Campus Location: Penn State Greater Allegheny
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Year open: 2018
Address: 40 N Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: (717) 749-4118
Contact: hem11@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 12:00 – 4:00pm
Campus Location: Penn State Mont Alto
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Year open: 2017
Address: 701 Fifth Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068
Contact: amp7089@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Campus Location: Penn State New Kensington
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Year open: 2019
Address: 2 East Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801
Phone: (814) 372-3020
Contact: bwl128@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Campus Location: Penn State Dubois
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Year open: 2023
Address: 123 S. Burrowes St, State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 863-1325
Contact: originlabs@psu.edu
Hours of operation: 9 am–8 pm (Monday-Friday) 10 am–5 pm (Saturday)
Campus Location: University Park
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Year open: 2017
Address: 200 University Dr, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Contact: smw29@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Campus Location: Penn State Schuylkill
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Year open: 2018
Address: 611 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505
Phone: (570) 963-2600
Contact: jcd15@psu.edu
Campus Location: Penn State Scranton
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Year open: 2016
Address: 115 Anson Way, Sharon, PA 16146
Contact: gxm32@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Campus Location: Penn State Shenango
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Year open: 2025
Address: Building Technologies Center (BTC), room 150 1031 W. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: 570.320.4420
Contact: launchbox@pct.edu
Hours of operation: Mon: By appointment Tues: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wed: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thur: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fri: By appointment
Campus Location: Penn College
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Year open: 2015
Address: 7 S Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
Contact: eab31@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Campus Location: Penn State Wilkes-Barre
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Year open: 2020
Address: 1031 Edgecomb Ave, York, PA 17403
Phone: (717) 771-8408
Contact: asl167@psu.edu
Campus Location: Penn State York
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- Legal & Patent Advice Entity formation, equity agreements, IP assessment
- Business Advice Accounting, marketing, regulatory requirements
- Accelerator Programs Customer discovery, minimum viable products, business model canvas, design thinking
- Coworking Space Free hot desk space & wi-fi
Introducing Customer Discovery 101
Discover what customers want with our FREE, online program, designed to help get businesses started. This self-guided resource helps potential business owners dive deeper into understanding their customers, setting clear objectives, and building strategies to align their business with what their customers want.
What to expect:
- Access to coaches and mentors
- Downloadable workbook
- Step-by-step educational videos and guides
- Additional resources and support
Who is eligible:
- All Pennsylvania residents
- Businesses of any type, at any stage
- No Penn State affiliation required