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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.

March 30 2022

New Kensington innovation hub to host free Startup Week events April 5-7

Penn State New Kensington’s Invent Penn State innovation hub, The Corner, will host a variety of free events from April 5 to 7 during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC. Topics will include marketing basics, LaunchBox tours, a small business boot camp, and innovation models.

March 30 2022

New Kensington innovation hub and Bridgeway Capital to launch new program

The Small Business Reboot Co-op, a free, four-session program, will feature topics such as business plan development, marketing, loan readiness and accounting. An information session is scheduled for April 6.

March 29 2022

Weebly Founder, IST alumnus David Rusenko speaks on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

David Rusenko, founder of Weebly and a 2007 Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology graduate, appears on the latest episode of the “Dare to Disrupt” podcast. 

March 29 2022

Startup Week to kick off with free food giveaway at Rolling Lion food truck

The Rolling Lion food truck will be giving away free stickies and street tacos courtesy of Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 4. The truck will be parked behind Carnegie Building across from Willard Building on the University Park campus.

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