LaunchBox & Innovation Network
The LaunchBox & Innovation Network is comprised of 24 LaunchBoxes and innovation spaces embedded within Commonwealth campus communities across the state. Each innovation space provides a wide array of no-cost resources needed by entrepreneurs and innovators. Of those, 22 locations are LaunchBoxes™ providing specialized programs to launch startup companies. If your local innovation space doesn’t offer what you need, you can access the statewide network.
Year open: 2016
Address: Rydal Executive Plaza, Room 309, 1095 Rydal Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046
Phone: (215) 881-7388
Contact: ablaunchbox@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday: 10 a.m.–noon; Wednesday: 10 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.; Thursday: Noon–4 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Abington
Learn More
Year open: 2016
Address: Sheetz Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence, 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 949-5500
Contact: jal6650@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Altoona
Learn More
Year open: 2018
Address: 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061
Phone: (724) 773-3516
Contact: beaverlaunchbox@psu.edu
Hours of operation: By Appointment
Campus Location: Penn State Beaver
Learn More
Year open: 2016
Address: 201 Washington Street, Suite 105, Reading, PA 19601
Phone: (610) 396-6400
Contact: BK-InnovationHUB@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday: 6–8 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Berks
Learn More
Year open: 2017
Address: 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Suite 205, Media, PA 19063
Phone: (610) 892-1252
Contact: BWLaunchbox@psu.edu
Campus Location: Penn State Brandywine
Learn More
Year open: 2022
Address: 855 5th Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068
Phone: (724) 472-1199
Contact: info@digitalfoundrynk.com
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State New Kensington
Learn More
Year open: 2018
Address: 1040 Eberly Way, Lemont Furnace, PA 15401
Contact: elb5941@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Fayette
Learn More
Year open: 2016
Address: 30 E. Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355
Contact: lad96@psu.edu
Campus Location: Penn State Great Valley
Learn More
Year open: 2016
Address: 123 S. Burrowes Street, 2nd Floor, State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 865-7134
Contact: Launchbox@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State University Park
Learn More
Year open: 2015
Address: 777 W. Harrisburg Pike, C114, Middletown, PA 17057
Phone: (717) 948-6000
Contact: mjo5727@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Harrisburg
Learn More
Year open: 2019
Address: 13 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201
Phone: (570) 450-3135
Contact: wma5073@psu.edu
Campus Location: Penn State Hazleton
Learn More
Year open: 2016
Address: 5101 Jordan Road, Room 108, Erie, PA 16563
Phone: (814) 898-6971
Contact: aeb20@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends.
Campus Location: Penn State Erie Behrend
Learn More
Year open: 2015
Address: 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA 18034
Phone: (610) 285-5000
Contact: lvlaunchbox@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley
Learn More
Year open: 2018
Address: 409 Walnut Street, Second Floor, McKeesport, PA 15132
Contact: mjo5727@psu.edu
Hours of operation: By Appointment
Campus Location: Penn State Greater Allegheny
Learn More
Year open: 2018
Address: 1 Campus Drive, Mont Alto, PA 17237
Phone: (717) 771-4050
Contact: sjy5434@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Noon–4 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Mont Alto
Learn More
Year open: 2017
Address: 701 Fifth Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068
Phone: (724) 472-1180
Contact: jqs7188@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State New Kensington
Learn More
Year open: 2019
Address: 1 College Place, DEF Building, DuBois, PA 15801
Phone: (814) 372-3020
Contact: NCPALaunchbox@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Dubois
Learn More
Year open: 2023
Address: 123 S. Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 863-1325
Contact: originlabs@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Campus Location: University Park
Learn More
Year open: 2017
Address: 200 University Drive, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972
Phone: (570) 385-6112
Contact: sxw831@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Schuylkill
Learn More
Year open: 2018
Address: 120 Ridgeview Drive, Dunmore, PA 18512
Phone: (570) 963-2600
Contact: wma5073@psu.edu
Campus Location: Penn State Scranton
Learn More
Year open: 2016
Address: 115 Anson Way, Sharon, PA 16146
Phone: (724) 983-2998
Contact: ShenangoLaunchBox@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Shenango
Learn More
Year open: 2015
Address: 44 University Drive, Dallas, PA 18612
Phone: (570) 675-9116
Contact: wma5073@psu.edu
Hours of operation: Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Campus Location: Penn State Wilkes-Barre
Learn More
Year open: 2025
Address: Building Technologies Center (BTC), Room 150, 1031 W. Third Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
Contact: launchbox@pct.edu
Hours of operation: Monday: By appointment; Tuesday–Thursday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Friday: By appointment
Campus Location: Penn College
Learn More
Year open: 2020
Address: 1031 Edgecomb Avenue, York, PA 17403
Phone: (717) 771-4050
Contact: sjy5434@psu.edu
Campus Location: Penn State York
Learn MoreFREE services available:
- Legal & Patent Advice Entity formation, equity agreements, IP assessment
- Business Advice Accounting, marketing, regulatory requirements
- Accelerator Programs Customer discovery, minimum viable products, business model canvas, design thinking
- Coworking Space Free hot desk space & wi-fi
Customer Discovery 101
Discover what customers want with our FREE, online program, designed to help get businesses started. This self-guided resource helps potential business owners dive deeper into understanding their customers, setting clear objectives, and building strategies to align their business with what their customers want.
What to expect:
- Access to coaches and mentors
- Downloadable workbook
- Step-by-step educational videos and guides
- Additional resources and support
Who is eligible:
- All Pennsylvania residents
- Businesses of any type, at any stage
- No Penn State affiliation required