News
September 15
2022
Philanthropy creates transformative experiences for students, faculty
Thanks to Penn State’s Returning Seniors Fund, senior Maddie Holmberg Nickal was able to return to the track – and return to the University for a master’s degree in nutritional science through World Campus. It’s one of the many ways that supporters of “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence” have helped Penn State students and faculty to pursue their ambitions.
September 09
2022
Alumna-founded startup Argolytics joins NSF I-Corps National Teams program
In 2018, Serensits launched Argolytics and flagship product Trendable, a software that enables manufacturers to easily collect, analyze and report quality-control data. This past spring, Serensits participated in the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps) National Teams program — an immersive, entrepreneurial training program that facilitates the transformation of invention to impact for participating teams nationwide.
August 30
2022
Altoona LaunchBox to host ‘Creating Company Culture' webinar Sept. 13
The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family will presnt “Creating Company Culture” from 12:05 to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, via Zoom.
August 29
2022
Innovator in environmental insurance featured on new episode of Dare to Disrupt
David Rosenberg, former principal and executive vice president at Environmental Compliance Services, shares his story on Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast.
August 24
2022
TechCelerator applications set to close on Aug. 26
Applications for Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator business accelerator program will close on Aug. 26. The virtual program offers a 10-week business startup boot camp and an opportunity to win $10,000 for a successful business model pitch.
August 18
2022
Summer Founders Program helps six student startups grow
The Invent Penn State Summer Founders Program, a 13-week student startup accelerator, concluded with a Startup Showcase on Aug. 10, where each team presented their startup and answered questions from the audience comprised of members from the local entrepreneurial community.
August 18
2022
Summer Founders Program helps 6 student startups grow
The Invent Penn State Summer Founders Program, a 13-week student startup accelerator, concluded with a Startup Showcase on Aug. 10, where each team presented their startup and answered questions from the audience comprised of members from the local entrepreneurial community.
August 18
2022
Make a custom T-shirt and learn about entrepreneurship at Penn State
Penn State students are invited to design, print and create their own custom T-shirts at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub on Friday, Aug. 26, as part of Penn State Welcome Week.
August 18
2022
Alumnus-founded startup Phospholutions announces $5.3M investment
Penn State alumnus-founded startup Phospholutions, a leader in sustainable fertilizer technology, recently announced additional investment from leading global agricultural companies totaling $5.3M. This funding will support the commercialization of their RhizoSorb technology in the U.S. row crop market.
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