News
October 20
2020
PNC Foundation gifts Penn State and Penn State Health $2 million
Penn State and Penn State Health joined with the PNC Foundation to announce a $2 million grant that will support programming to cultivate wellness and foster economic innovation in communities across the south-central Pennsylvania region and beyond.
October 15
2020
$1.5 million grant to expand Behrend lab and Innovation Beehive Network
The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded $1.5 million to the Northwest Pennsylvania Innovation Beehive Network, which includes Penn State Behrend’s Innovation Commons. The Beehive sites provide entrepreneurial support and business guidance to companies and inventors in 17 counties.
October 13
2020
Lehigh Valley LaunchBox partners with Factory, LLC on StartUp Lehigh Valley
Entrepreneurs invited to apply by Oct. 28 for a chance to win some of the $10,000 prize money.
October 09
2020
Behrend's Innovation Commons assists with development of new medical product
Urologist Dr. Autumn Bridger couldn’t find a good silicone cover for the foot supports on her exam table. So she designed one herself, with help from students at Penn State Behrend’s Innovation Commons.
October 09
2020
York LaunchBox opens virtually to provide no-cost resources for entrepreneurs
York LaunchBox, powered by Penn State, opened virtually to provide cost-free services for innovators and startups.
October 01
2020
New Kensington launches small business succession program in Westmoreland County
Online applications for the program are being accepted through mid-October. Chosen participants will receive access to personalized business evaluations, coaching, learning opportunities and more.
September 24
2020
Hazleton LaunchBox helps diverse community of entrepreneurs
Anchoring the first floor of the recently renovated bingo hall on West Broad Street in downtown Hazleton, the new Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo Esq. demonstrates how collaborative economic development and public-private partnerships can revive Pennsylvania communities.
September 24
2020
LaunchBoxes and Innovation Hubs expand virtual offerings for fall semester
The LaunchBox and Innovation Hub Network has pivoted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is delivering programming virtually. For an overview of resources being offered by the 21 hubs, click here.
September 23
2020
FastTrack Accelerator helps community entrepreneur build collaboration app
State College community member John Stogin went to Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank in search of connections to people who could help advance a virtual collaboration app he created called Scratchwork. Through his participation in the Happy Valley LaunchBox FastTrack Accelerator, Stogin was able to focus on the business development side of his venture.
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