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September 30
2021
Listen to new podcast Dare to Disrupt, sharing stories of innovative alumni
Dare to Disrupt is a new podcast from Invent Penn State about alumni who are innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders, and the stories behind their success. The first episode features Matt Brezina, a 2003 Schreyer Honors College and College of Engineering graduate.
September 29
2021
Hazleton LaunchBox helps diverse community of entrepreneurs launch
Opened in September 2019, the 4,000 square foot Hazleton LaunchBox offers a myriad of services to its clients, including co-working space, startup educational programs and consulting, legal and intellectual property clinics, and even website design — all for little or no cost. Hazleton LaunchBox has already hosted more than 200 community members and provided a range of services and support for more than 30 businesses.
September 29
2021
Berks LaunchBox propels eco-friendly startup forward
No-cost resources, including prototyping and 3D printing services, from Berks LaunchBox helped propel local startup World Brand forward.
September 29
2021
Hazleton LaunchBox helps diverse community of entrepreneurs launch
The 4,000 square foot Hazleton LaunchBox offers a myriad of services to its clients, including co-working space, startup educational programs and consulting, legal and intellectual property clinics and website design. Since September 2019, the Hazleton LaunchBox has already hosted more than 200 community members and provided a range of services and support for more than 30 businesses.
September 29
2021
Berks LaunchBox propels eco-friendly startup forward
No-cost resources from the Penn State Berks LaunchBox, including prototyping and 3D printing services, helped propel World Brand, a local startup focused on sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics.
September 28
2021
$1,000 prize up for grabs at Hazleton LaunchBox competition beginning Oct. 19
Open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, the seven-week virtual challenge is designed to teach students key strategies for launching a product or startup, how to identify and solve problems, and how to work together as a team.
September 28
2021
$1,000 prize up for grabs at Hazleton LaunchBox competition beginning Oct. 19
Open to high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, the seven-week virtual challenge is designed to teach students key strategies for launching a product or startup, how to identify and solve problems, and how to work together as a team.
September 27
2021
Penn State to play key role in Mid-Atlantic NSF I-Corps Hub
The National Science Foundation has awarded Penn State $1.5 million as one of eight universities selected to participate in the Mid-Atlantic NSF I-Corps Hub, led by the University of Maryland. This funding will enable Penn State to expand entrepreneurial training to academic researchers in science and engineering to foster and maintain U.S. global leadership in innovation.
September 27
2021
Penn State to play key role in Mid-Atlantic NSF I-Corps Hub
The National Science Foundation has awarded Penn State $1.5 million as one of eight universities selected to participate in the Mid-Atlantic NSF I-Corps Hub, led by the University of Maryland. This funding will enable Penn State to expand entrepreneurial training to academic researchers in science and engineering to foster and maintain U.S. global leadership in innovation.
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