News
March 07
2023
Governor proposes 7.1% increase for Penn State’s 2023-24 general support funding
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a 7.1% funding increase for Penn State’s 2023-24 general support appropriation and for Pennsylvania College of Technology, and a 2% funding increase for Penn State Agricultural Research and Cooperative Extension, during his first budget address as governor, which was delivered March 7 during a joint session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
March 07
2023
Entrepreneurs share strategies during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC
Each spring, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC brings together the best and brightest Penn State student and alumni entrepreneurs and innovators for a weeklong celebration of what happens when Penn State’s inspired doers put their ideas into action.
March 07
2023
Penn State Altoona to hold Startup Week events
Penn State Altoona will hold multiple events for Startup Week, March 14-29.
March 03
2023
Penn State Law IP Clinic offers info session during Penn State Startup Week
As part of the 2023 Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC, the Penn State Law in University Park Intellectual Property Clinic will present “A New Patent Pro Bono Program for Pennsylvania,” on March 20.
March 01
2023
Penn State Berks Flemming CEED Center announces Customer Discovery Lab
Budding entrepreneurs are invited to apply to the Penn State Berks Customer Discovery Lab, a four-week series of workshops organized by the college’s Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center. This opportunity is open to Penn State students, recent alumni, faculty, staff, and community members interested in exploring the commercial viability of their idea or innovation.
February 28
2023
Discover innovation, entrepreneurship at Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC
Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC will take place from March 20-24. The week will provide students from all campuses an opportunity to explore Penn State’s vast entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn from successful Penn State alumni, and connect with innovative peers through fun, hands-on activities.
February 24
2023
6 Penn State student startups to compete for up to $30,000 in Inc.U Competition
Six Penn State student startups have been selected as finalists in Invent Penn State’s Inc.U Competition. Each team will compete for up to $30,000 in funding in a pitch competition being held during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC.
February 24
2023
Small Business Development Center to host SBDC Day reception
On Wednesday, March 15, the Penn State Small Business Development Center will celebrate SBDC Day, a nationally recognized commemoration of America’s Small Business Development Centers’ impact on the success of our nation’s small businesses.
February 21
2023
Researchers encouraged to turn tech into a startup through I-Corps short course
Penn State’s I-Corps short course is accepting applications for its March cohort. Applications are due by March 1. The no-cost program helps researchers test a startup idea through customer discovery and lean startup methodology.
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