News
October 22
2024
Pa. startup grows mushroom-based coffins with support from Penn State Law clinics
In August 2024, Pennsylvania resident Max Justice launched Setas Eternal Living. His flagship product, MyCoffin, is a biodegradable coffin made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Justice has utilized resources provided by Penn State Law’s Entrepreneur Assistance and Intellectual Property clinics and Happy Valley LaunchBox to grow his business.
October 14
2024
Peter Cocoziello discusses real estate innovation on ‘Dare to Disrupt’ podcast
In the latest episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews Peter Cocoziello, chairman, founder and CEO of Advance Realty Investors, a company specializing in real estate development, construction and property management.
October 03
2024
Harrisburg LaunchBox to kick off Truist Empowered Entrepreneurs Executive Series
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
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
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.
September 24
2024
The Brand Academy hosts inaugural summit to empower student-athletes
The Penn State Brand Academy hosted an educational summit at the start of the fall semester to help student-athletes gain skills and connect with resources to manage and monetize their brand and endorsement opportunities.
September 11
2024
Penn State to launch Veterans Business Outreach Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced a grant award to Penn State to establish a Veterans Business Outreach Center, to help enhance training and counseling services for both new and existing, veteran and military spouse, small-business owners across the commonwealth.
September 05
2024
Pa. students the focus of Penn State’s $40M request for increased state support
As an incremental step toward raising Penn State’s per-student state funding to match Pennsylvania’s other public universities, Penn State leaders are requesting a $30 million increase in the University’s 2025-26 general support appropriation — part of a total $40.1 million requested increase in state funding.
September 05
2024
Q&A: Student success in Penn State’s entrepreneurial environment
Ryan Jai Hokimi, a senior studying computer science, recently co-founded a startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate the sales tax refund process for businesses and tax firms. At the Penn State Board of Trustees meeting today (Sept. 6), Jai Hokimi will talk about his entrepreneurial success as a student — for which he gives much credit to the University’s resources, programs and networks.
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