News
March 11
2021
Startup Market to highlight business startup resources during Startup Week
Students searching for involvement in organizations, academic pathways and community resources that support their interests in innovation and entrepreneurship need to look no further. On March 23, during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC, Lion LaunchPad will be hosting Startup Market, a virtual, University-wide resource fair.
March 11
2021
Co-keynotes to share value of Penn State Alumni Network
During Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC, alumni J.T. Marino and Hunter Swisher will share how Penn State connections have helped them to become successful innovators and entrepreneurs during their co-keynote presentation, “Six Degrees of Penn State,” on March 23.
March 09
2021
We Rise Together program focuses on diversity, inclusion at Lehigh Valley campus
The We Rise Together program is housed under Lehigh Valley LaunchBox and helps to make sure that inclusion is at the forefront of LaunchBox initiatives. The program focuses on understanding the desires, capacity and challenges faced by diverse entrepreneurs, and how to best ensure their representation and meaningful inclusion in entrepreneurship.
March 05
2021
Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC to celebrate student entrepreneurs
Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC returns in an all-virtual format, March 22-26. Startup Week provides Penn State students from all campuses diverse opportunities to explore and fully immerse themselves in entrepreneurship.
February 26
2021
Student teams to compete on WPSU’s 'The Investment'
The top six Penn State student startup teams have been selected for the 2021 Inc.U Competition and will compete on WPSU’s Shark Tank-style TV show “The Investment” for a chance at a share of up to $30,000 in funding for their startup.
February 17
2021
LaunchBox company Verde Mantis partners to bring video game cosplay to life
Verde Mantis, a coworking company that emerged from the Penn State Berks LaunchBox, is partnering with TheGeekGrid Studios to bring a Fallout 76 life-size suit of armor to life in preparation for the upcoming PA S.T.E.A.M. Fest on Aug. 21-22.
January 28
2021
Calling Penn State community startups: Apply for Venture Connection April 15-16
The 2021 fully virtual Invent Penn State Venture and IP Conference, being held April 15-16, is accepting applications for entrepreneurs to participate in Venture Connection, an online event where capital-seeking startups can have face-to-face meetings with venture capital investors.
January 26
2021
Student entrepreneurs can win up to $30,000 in the Inc.U Competition
The 2021 Inc.U Competition application deadline is Feb. 8. Interested students may apply online. The top six student teams will pitch their startup to a panel of judges in a televised competition for a chance to win up to $30,000 in funding.
January 22
2021
Shenango campus to host challenge for innovators in Pennsylvania
Penn State Shenango’s VenturePointe Incubator and the eCenter @ LindenPointe are holding the annual “What’s Your Big Idea Challenge?” on March 24. All Pennsylvania residents, students, alumni, entrepreneurs and innovators can submit their innovative ideas to enter the Penn State Startup Challenge.
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