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January 29
2024
West Shore Home founder on latest episode of ‘Dare to Disrupt’
In the latest episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews founder and CEO of West Shore Home, B.J. Werzyn. West Shore Home is one of the largest direct-to-consumer home remodelers in the nation with over 37 locations in 18 states.
January 05
2024
Invent Penn State offers students $15,000 to work on startup over the summer
Entrepreneurial teams with at least one Penn State student can apply to receive a $15,000 grant to work on their startup, social good or nonprofit over the summer through Invent Penn State’s Summer Founders Program. Two virtual information sessions will be held, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21, for individuals considering participation to learn more about the program, the application process and summer life in Happy Valley.
January 04
2024
Student startups invited to apply for 2024 Inc.U competition by Jan. 19
Penn State student startup teams from all Penn State campuses are invited to apply to the 2024 Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition for a chance to compete for a $30,000 prize pool. Applications are open from now until Jan. 19.
January 02
2024
Veteran launches haircare startup with support from Hazleton LaunchBox
Charlee Murdock, a veteran, Hazleton area community member, and single mother of three, launched Project Headway LLC, offering low-cost haircuts to people in need. Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. has played a large role in the growth of Murdock’s startup.
December 12
2023
Banker turned entrepreneur Norm Potter on latest episode of Dare to Disrupt
In the latest episode of Invent Penn State’s Dare to Disrupt podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews co-founder and co-owner of Allegiance Transportation, Norm Potter.
December 06
2023
Penn State LaunchBoxes accepting applications for 2024 Idea TestLab
Applications are being accepted now through Jan. 8, 2024, for the Idea TestLab, a free, four-week, virtual accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs determine the viability of their business idea. The Idea TestLab is sponsored by the Penn State Harrisburg, Mont Alto and York LaunchBoxes.
November 28
2023
Accelerate your research impact with NSF I-Corps Short Course
Penn State’s NSF I-Corps Short Course is accepting applications for its virtual January cohort. The no-cost program helps researchers test a startup idea through customer interviews and educational programming on the lean startup methodology.
November 17
2023
Researchers aim to streamline cancer therapy development process
Penn State biomedical engineering doctoral candidate Josh Reynolds and his research lab mates are striving to overcome drug resistance and accelerate drug discovery efforts in the fight against cancer with their startup, Atlas Biotech.
November 16
2023
Brandywine and Berks LaunchBoxes collaborate for Idea TestLab Pitch Competition
Penn State Brandywine’s and Penn State Berks’ LaunchBoxes collaborated with Penn State Great Valley to hold the Fall 2023 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
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