News
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.
September 09
2020
Upcoming webinar series to feature legal topics for startups, small businesses
A four-part webinar series will tackle important legal topics and issues specific to startups and small businesses, such as liability, partnerships, funding opportunities and intellectual property.
September 08
2020
New screening technology works to better predict drug’s shelf life and stability
TemperSure, a new drug screening technology from Penn State startup GradienT°, aims to reduce both the time and financial costs in biological drug development by increasing certainty in drug shelf life and expiration dates.
September 08
2020
Hazleton LaunchBox webinar to again feature nationally recognized inventor
Nationally recognized inventor Frances Prado will provide aspiring entrepreneurs with insight into taking a business online during the second in a series of Spanish-language webinars hosted by the Hazleton LaunchBox on Friday, Sept. 11.
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