News
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.
January 13
2021
Free program offers safety tips for flying drones
Flying drones safely is the topic of a presentation sponsored by the York LaunchBox at 6 p.m. Feb. 4.
January 08
2021
Students sought for Hazleton LaunchBox virtual entrepreneurship challenge
The Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. is seeking the next generation of innovators for its virtual Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge beginning Tuesday. Feb. 2.
December 07
2020
Harrisburg LaunchBox Startup Challenge 'final pitch' winners announced
Harrisburg LaunchBox recently announced the winners of its Startup Challenge “final pitch” competition.
December 04
2020
Business Boot Camp scheduled for Schuylkill County's aspiring entrepreneurs
Penn State Schuylkill’s Business Boot Camp equips aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge they need to start or expand their business. This six-week adult learning program will meet virtually on Wednesdays, beginning January 13, 2021, and through Feb. 17.
November 25
2020
Penn State startup working on novel approach to treatment of flu complications
A Penn State startup is developing an influenza treatment, still in the early stages of development, that uniquely focuses on re-balancing the host’s immune system post-infection rather than attacking the pathogen, according to a research team at Penn State College of Medicine.
November 25
2020
Global Entrepreneurship Week provides actionable advice and inspires community
In its 12th year, Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State, held Nov. 16-20, featured 58 total virtual events for startups and small businesses.
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