News
April 15
2022
Two Penn State student startups win $15,000 each in Inc.U Competition
CarToCamp and MarRosa’s Old World Cuisine each won $15,000 in funding, splitting the $30,000 overall prize, in the 2022 Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition. Both Penn State student startups were among six finalist student teams that competed in “The Investment,” a “Shark Tank”-like WPSU production and culminating event of the competition that livestreamed on April 9 as part of Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC.
April 15
2022
Elizabeth Hay appointed Jack White Family Director of Happy Valley LaunchBox
Elizabeth Hay, a former business consultant at the Penn State Small Business Development Center, was recently appointed the Jack White Family Director of Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank, effective March 28.
April 14
2022
Penn State Berks student wins first prize at 2022 Mont Alto LaunchBox LION Tank
Penn State Berks student Nathan Bonslaver won first-place during the 2022 LION Tank pitch competition for his startup CarToCamp, which manufactures custom sleeping platforms for vehicles to enhance the car-camping experience.
April 12
2022
Student Startup Project provides valuable entrepreneurial experience
The Great Valley LaunchBox program has given students Nimisha Benoy and Utkarsh Singh hands-on experience with navigating the problems that startups face.
April 08
2022
Scranton campus hosts congressman, NSF director to discuss STEM education
Penn State Scranton hosted University officials, U.S. Rep. Matthew Cartwright, National Science Foundation Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, principles from Schott North America Inc., and regional stakeholders to discuss the impact and statewide reach of NSF-supported research, education and entrepreneurship, as well as technology industry partnerships with Penn State that have taken place in the greater Scranton region.
April 08
2022
$1,000 prize on the line at Hazleton LaunchBox high school student competition
High school students can learn how to develop a business or product idea while earning the opportunity to win a $1,000 prize this summer through the Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge hosted by the Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq.
April 06
2022
The North Central PA LaunchBox welcomed guests for the official grand opening
The North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois celebrated the official grand opening, almost three years after being established as a regional center for entrepreneurship and economic growth.
April 05
2022
Startup Week event to explore impact of small businesses on local communities
Entrepreneur and Penn State alumnus JT Marino will present “Cultivating Communities: Entrepreneurship’s Role in our Economy” from 6-7 p.m. April 6 in Room 603 of the Penn State Innovation Hub, located at 123 S. Burrowes St. in State College, as part of Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC.
March 30
2022
Happy Valley VC, Innoblue to host Startup Week entrepreneurship celebration
Happy Valley VC and Innoblue will host a celebration of Penn State’s entrepreneurial community from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 4 at the Penn State Innovation Hub (123 S. Burrowes St), State College, Pennsylvania.
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