News
August 10
2022
Learn how to leverage Google services to support your business
This fall, the Invent Penn State LaunchBox and Innovation Network will host Grow with Google workshops, which will teach businesses best practices for Google products. Topics will include creating search-friendly websites, using YouTube to grow business results, and managing business information across Google Search and Maps.
July 29
2022
Serial media entrepreneur Robert Regular on new episode of “Dare to Disrupt”
In the ninth episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews serial media entrepreneur and current CEO of Infolinks Media, Robert Regular, who received his bachelor’s degree in communications and business from Penn State.
July 27
2022
FirstEnergy Foundation grant leads to more than $2M in economic benefits in PA
Over the past three years, the FirstEnergy Foundation’s grant has enabled more than 300 Penn State students to benefit from engineering design projects that support Pennsylvania small manufacturers and businesses, leading to over $2 million in economic benefits in the state.
July 21
2022
Trustees hear update on statewide impact of LaunchBox and Innovation Network
The Board of Trustees Committee on Outreach, Development and Community Relations discussed the statewide impact of the Invent Penn State LaunchBox & Innovation Network, which catalyzes economic growth and job creation throughout Pennsylvania, during its regular meeting.
July 18
2022
Virtual Idea TestLab offered for budding entrepreneurs
Aspiring entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to test the viability of their business ideas through a free, four-week Virtual Idea TestLab program offered this fall through the Penn State Wilkes-Barre IDEA Hub and Penn State Hazleton and Penn State Lehigh Valley LaunchBoxes.
July 08
2022
Penn State’s general support funding remains flat for third consecutive year
Penn State’s general support appropriation will remain level for the third consecutive year, as the Pennsylvania General Assembly approved the University’s nonpreferred appropriations bill on July 7 as part of the commonwealth’s 2022-23 budget. The $42.7 billion budget package, which has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf, also includes a 5% funding increase for Penn State Agricultural Research and Extension and $2.35 million in new funding for Invent Penn State.
July 08
2022
$50,000 endowment for innovation established with the help of Gasbarre Products
Gasbarre Products, a longtime partner and friend of Penn State DuBois, continues to invest in regional innovation with the establishment of the Gasbarre Products LaunchBox Endowment in support of the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois.
July 07
2022
$50,000 Miller Fabrications Solutions LaunchBox Endowment established
After touring the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois and visiting the Idea Lab on the Penn State DuBois campus, Dave Miller, Miller Fabrication Solutions’ chairman of the board, established the Miller Fabrication Solutions Endowment.
July 01
2022
Penn State Altoona offers Business Bootcamp 2022
The Business Bootcamp is open to entrepreneurs in all development stages and will provide resources and education to help turn ideas into successful businesses.
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