News
September 28
2023
Education alumna’s publishing company helping to make knowledge more accessible
Adelina Hristova, who earned her doctor from the Penn State College of Education in 2016, launched a marketing campaign for her publishing company through Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank’s Digital TestLab accelerator program. She also had her company’s mascot 3D printed at OriginLabs, Happy Valley’s newest prototyping and fabrication space.
September 28
2023
LaunchBox and Innovation Network builds entrepreneurial ecosystem playbook
The Invent Penn State team has released a free virtual Playbook entitled “Making Entrepreneurship Accessible in Rural America,” which shares the full narrative behind the building of the network, as well as a compilation of insights from network leaders.
September 28
2023
Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization appoints two new directors
Brad Zdenek has been appointed director of economic development and student programs, effective Sept. 25. Steve Carpenter has been appointed director of research startups, effective Sept. 18.
September 26
2023
Eight startups selected for fall 2023 FastTrack Accelerator
Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank has accepted eight early-stage business startups into its fall 2023 FastTrack Accelerator program. The startups selected range from glowing soap and a modern color vision test, to a Latin American gaming media group, an arts education company and an adventure STEAM summer camp.
September 11
2023
‘Shark Tank’ entrepreneur on latest episode of Dare to Disrupt podcast
In the latest episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews Joe Altieri, “Shark Tank” entrepreneur and FlexScreen inventor and CEO.
September 07
2023
Penn State seeking increased per-student support in 2024-25 funding request
Penn State leaders are requesting increased appropriations for the 2024-25 fiscal year that, if approved by the commonwealth, would narrow the per-student funding gap that exists between Penn State and Pennsylvania’s other public universities. The funding request is being submitted as a part of the commonwealth’s annual budget process.
September 05
2023
Customized integrative arts major prepares alumna for career in music business
Vanessa Sexton, a recent Penn State Abington graduate who is now enrolled in the MBA program at Penn State Great Valley, is quickly advancing in her career thanks to the diverse and marketable curriculum that is only available through Abington’s customizable integrative arts major.
August 28
2023
Test your startup idea: Apply for Idea TestLab at Happy Valley LaunchBox
Applications for the fall 2023 Idea TestLab offered by Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank are open until midnight, Sept. 18. The four-week program helps participants determine if their startup idea can be turned into a viable business.
August 28
2023
Penn State Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic supports Pa. businesses
From bridal shops to board game stores to metal-roofing contractors, over 1,400 small businesses across 64 Pennsylvania counties have received legal support from the Penn State Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic in the past year alone.
Sign up for the monthly Invent Penn State newsletter