News
September 11
2024
Penn State to launch Veterans Business Outreach Center
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced a grant award to Penn State to establish a Veterans Business Outreach Center, to help enhance training and counseling services for both new and existing, veteran and military spouse, small-business owners across the commonwealth.
September 05
2024
Pa. students the focus of Penn State’s $40M request for increased state support
As an incremental step toward raising Penn State’s per-student state funding to match Pennsylvania’s other public universities, Penn State leaders are requesting a $30 million increase in the University’s 2025-26 general support appropriation — part of a total $40.1 million requested increase in state funding.
September 05
2024
Q&A: Student success in Penn State’s entrepreneurial environment
Ryan Jai Hokimi, a senior studying computer science, recently co-founded a startup that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to automate the sales tax refund process for businesses and tax firms. At the Penn State Board of Trustees meeting today (Sept. 6), Jai Hokimi will talk about his entrepreneurial success as a student — for which he gives much credit to the University’s resources, programs and networks.
August 28
2024
Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank offers startup resources for all
Through recent support from the College Township Industrial Development Authority, Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank is now able to reach more State College community entrepreneurs through an Idea TestLab program specifically designed to support them.
August 23
2024
OriginLabs now offers free makerspace memberships to University Park students
Makerspace Memberships at OriginLabs are now available at no cost to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at University Park. To register for a free student Makerspace Membership, visit the OriginLabs website and fill out the Free Student Membership registration form.
August 20
2024
Jason Warner discusses AI and innovation on Dare to Disrupt podcast
Jason Warner, the former chief technology officer of GitHub and current co-founder and chief executive officer of generative artificial intelligence company poolside, is the most recent guest on the Dare to Disrupt podcast.
August 19
2024
Student startups showcase progress at Summer Founders Demo Day
Six teams of Penn State student startup founders recently wrapped up what turned out to be an impactful summer for their businesses.
August 16
2024
Penn State staff members launch indoor drone video company
Penn State College of Engineering staff members Tyler Henderson and Kate Myers launched AmpliFLY Video, an indoor drone video production company, in March 2024. They participated in Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank’s MVP DevLab to grow their startup.
August 14
2024
Penn State Lehigh Valley holds annual Teen Entrepreneur Challenge
Teens with an eye toward starting and managing their own businesses learned the basics of what it takes to be an entrepreneur at Penn State Lehigh Valley’s annual Teen Entrepreneur Challenge, held July 28 to Aug. 3.
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