News
February 21
2022
Apply to TechCelerator @ State College bootcamp for chance at up to $10,000
Ben Franklin Technology Partners is accepting applications for its virtual, 10-week TechCelerator @ State College business startup bootcamp, a no-cost opportunity for emerging technology entrepreneurs to turn business ideas into tech startups.
February 21
2022
Penn State, industry highlight innovation at Industry Innovation Summit
Companies and Penn State faculty and staff came together on Feb. 17 at Innovation Park for the inaugural Industry Innovation Summit, which featured panels, speakers and educational sessions that furthered discussion about innovation in industry while facilitating connections between industry and faculty members.
February 18
2022
Advanced 3D scanning expands NCPA LaunchBox services for industry, startups
The North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois continues to add tools to its state-of-the-art lineup of technology aimed at developing area businesses and industry. The latest piece of equipment available for use by industry partners and individuals, a turntable 3D scanner, just arrived in the on-campus Idea Lab in February.
February 17
2022
6 Penn State student startups set to compete for $30,000 in Inc.U Competition
Six Penn State student startup teams have been selected as finalists in the Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition and are set to compete for $30,000 in funding on “The Investment,” a WPSU Shark Tank-like television production that will be livestreamed during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC.
February 15
2022
Hazleton LaunchBox to host free Idea Labs for entrepreneurs
Registration is open for the Idea Design Lab and Idea Test Lab, two of the Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq.’s signature no-cost programs.
February 14
2022
Next on WPSU'S 'Digging Deeper': Innovation Hub and Startup Week
Penn State President Eric Barron will be joined by Lee Erickson, associate director of economic development and student programs, and Ashley Palmer, director of marketing and communications for the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, on the Feb. 20 episode of WPSU’s “Digging Deeper.”
February 10
2022
Capital-seeking entrepreneurs can meet potential investors at Venture Connection
Venture Connection entrepreneur applications are now open. Taking place during the Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference, April 28-29, Venture Connection is a matchmaking event between capital-seeking startups and venture capital investors who have been pre-matched based on industry and capital needs, among other key criteria.
February 08
2022
Governor proposes 5% funding increase for Penn State
During his annual budget address on Tuesday, Feb. 8, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled a proposed state budget for 2022-23 that includes a 5% funding increase for Penn State, in addition to $2.35 million in new funding for Invent Penn State, a program focused on driving economic development and entrepreneurship across the state.
February 02
2022
Deadline to apply for fifth annual LION Tank competition is March 13
The sixth annual Mont Alto LaunchBox LION Tank pitch competition will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6. Interested entrepreneurs can apply to participate through March 13.
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