News
March 12
2021
Five innovators compete in ‘What’s Your Big Idea’ challenge
Five finalists will compete in the live “Shark Tank”-style competition at 5 p.m. on March 24. Community members are invited to tune in on Penn State Shenango’s YouTube page. This event is in collaboration with sponsors the eCenter @ LindenPointe and Penn-Northwest Development Corporation.
March 11
2021
Altoona LaunchBox to host March 25 webinar on hiring employees
The LaunchBox and the Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center will offer the webinar “Pros and Cons of Hiring Employees and How to Protect Yourself.”
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.
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