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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.
March 29
2022
Fifth annual LION Tank pitch competition to be held on April 6
Five budding entrepreneurs will participate in this year’s LION Tank, an annual pitch competition hosted by the Mont Alto LaunchBox.
March 24
2022
Hazleton LaunchBox to offer free Startup Week events April 4 to 8
The Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. will host a variety of virtual events geared towards innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership from April 4 to 8 during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC.
March 23
2022
6 student startups each receive $15,000, selected into Summer Founders program
Six Penn State student startups with representation across three different campuses plus the Graduate School at Penn State have been selected into the 2022 Invent Penn State Summer Founders program. Each student team will receive a $15,000 grant to work full time on its startup, social good or nonprofit over the summer at Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank.
March 19
2022
Ribbon-cutting ceremony heralds opening of Brandywine LaunchBox
Joined by several dozen community leaders, elected officials and business owners, Penn State President Eric J. Barron and Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells presided over a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony on March 18 to mark the opening of the Brandywine LaunchBox — an innovation space that provides no-cost resources for entrepreneurs and innovators.
March 16
2022
Explore innovation, entrepreneurship at Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC
Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC returns April 4-8 with in-person, hybrid and virtual events. Students from all Penn State campuses will have opportunities to explore innovation and entrepreneurship, learn from passionate changemakers and connect with industry leaders from diverse backgrounds.
March 15
2022
Berks LaunchBox celebrates 3rd anniversary in City of Reading
In January 2019, the Berks LaunchBox opened its doors within the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in downtown Reading. Over the last three years, the Berks LaunchBox has grown substantially to become a cornerstone of support for budding entrepreneurs.
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