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Researchers aim to streamline cancer therapy development process

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Targeted therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs designed to target the changes in cancer cells that help them grow, divide and spread. But, over time, cancer cells can become less sensitive to the effects of a specific drug, rendering the treatment ineffective.…

Student’s sports media startup grows rapidly with support from Invent Penn State

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT1CMEMbO60[/embed] UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State junior Justin Leusner has been creating content since he was 10 years old. From making videos about anything from sports to video games, Leusner has a deep understanding of the world of social media and content creation, he said. With his love of…

Healthcare professional launches CPR instruction startup with LaunchBox support

McKEESPORT, PA – At the height of the pandemic, McKeesport local Shalay Williams was employed as a nurse and frequently worked in the COVID-19 units. One day, she witnessed a patient pass away after a hectic attempt to resuscitate them. Deeply shaken by the incident, Williams did some reflection on…

Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 13- 19

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Penn State, scheduled for Nov. 13-19, is a collaborative weeklong event between the university and local communities, featuring presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities geared specifically to entrepreneurs, local startups, innovators, and those interested in thinking outside the box. No Penn State affiliation is required to attend,…

Penn State undergraduate student founders invited to compete for $30,000 in Inc.U Competition

Penn State student startup teams from all commonwealth campuses are invited to enter their startup into the Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition for a chance to compete for a $30,000 prize pool. Six undergraduate teams from across the commonwealth will be selected to compete and will also be provided with…

Venture & IP Conference shines spotlight on innovation in Hershey, PA

HERSHEY, PA - Penn State students, faculty and alumni entrepreneurs joined with venture firms and startup founders from across the United States for the 2023 Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference, held Oct. 16 – 17 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. The 2023 conference gathered more than…

Researchers and entrepreneurs - Register to attend Venture & IP Conference

The Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference, one of the largest tech startup conferences in the Mid-Atlantic, will take place October 16 and 17 at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA. The conference will highlight innovations from high-growth and emerging markets, showcase disruptive technologies and early-stage companies born from…

LaunchBox & Innovation Network shares lessons learned building a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem

UNIVERSITY PARK - For seven years, the Invent Penn State LaunchBox & Innovation Network has provided no-cost entrepreneurial resources to innovators across the state. Network leaders will tell you that building a Network of 21 LaunchBox and innovation spaces was, and continues to be, a learning process - but one…

Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization appoints two new directors

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Two director appointments were made to the Penn State Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization this September, expanding expertise within the University's innovation ecosystem. Steve Carpenter has been appointed as director of research startups, effective September 18. Brad Zdenek has been appointed director of economic development and…