News
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.
November 24
2020
Winning entrepreneurs announced at 2nd annual StartUp Lehigh Valley event
The event was presented by Factory, LLC and Penn State Lehigh Valley LaunchBox
November 17
2020
Local entrepreneurs benefited in variety of ways from bootcamp
Lehigh Valley LaunchBox first Virtual StartUp Bootcamp helped entrepreneurs move ideas to actionable business plans and beyond
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