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August 30
2021
Virtual Idea TestLab, FastTrack Accelerator now accepting applications
Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank is accepting applications for its virtual Idea TestLab starting Aug. 31 and in-person FastTrack Accelerator beginning Aug. 23. Both programs provide University and community entrepreneurs with the resources and skills they need to turn their idea into a scalable business. The deadline for Idea Test Lab applications is Sept. 21 and the deadline for FastTrack Accelerator applications is Nov. 1.
August 30
2021
Virtual Idea TestLab, FastTrack Accelerator now accepting applications
Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank is accepting applications for its virtual Idea TestLab starting Aug. 31 and in-person FastTrack Accelerator beginning Aug. 23. Both programs provide University and community entrepreneurs with the resources and skills they need to turn their idea into a scalable business. The deadline for Idea Test Lab applications is Sept. 21 and the deadline for FastTrack Accelerator applications is Nov. 1.
August 27
2021
Winning startup works to increase speed to market for some pharmaceuticals
Brad Rogers, alongside his colleagues at the Penn State Eberly College of Science, Paul Cremer and Tinglu Yang, developed an industry-disruptive temperature device allowing for faster and more accurate stability screening for scientists. They hope it will enable them to accelerate and improve predictions associated with biopharmaceutical shelf-life and, ultimately, reduce biologic drug failure by up to 25%.
August 27
2021
Winning startup works to increase speed to market for some pharmaceuticals
Brad Rogers and his colleagues in the Eberly College of Science developed an industry-disruptive temperature device allowing for faster and more accurate stability screening for scientists, which they hope will enable them to improve predictions associated with biopharmaceutical shelf-life and reduce biologic drug failure by up to 25%. Their startup, GradienTº, was recognized at the recent spring 2021 virtual Invent Penn State Tech Tournament, where it took second place and a cash award of $50,000.
August 26
2021
Altoona LaunchBox to host fourth session in 'Grow with Google' webinar series
The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family will present “Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics” on Thursday, Sept. 9.
August 26
2021
Altoona LaunchBox to host fourth session in 'Grow with Google' webinar series
The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite family will present "Make Better Business Decisions with Analytics" on Thursday, Sept. 9.
August 25
2021
Penn State alumna builds nonprofit to help Black & Brown Founders succeed
In 2017, Penn State alumna Aniyia Williams launched Black & Brown Founders, a nonprofit organization providing community, education and financial access to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, allowing them to launch and build tech businesses with modest resources.
August 25
2021
Penn State alumna builds nonprofit to help Black & Brown Founders succeed
Lack of access to capital is one of the primary barriers facing Black and Latinx entrepreneurs. That's why Penn State alumna Aniyia Williams launched Black & Brown Founders, a nonprofit organization providing community, education and financial access to Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, allowing them to launch and build tech businesses with modest resources.
August 20
2021
David and Deborah Ross establish endowment for North Central PA LaunchBox
Longtime campus supporters David and Deborah Ross have established a new endowment that will support efforts of the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois. The Dr. David S. and Deborah M. Ross LaunchBox Endowment at Penn State DuBois was established with the couple’s initial $100,000 pledge, and Penn State will match that amount, resulting in a $200,000 endowment supporting the LaunchBox.
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