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Emily Pinto stands in front of her Steam Town Studio business

Scranton health and human development alumna combines passion, entrepreneurship

March 24, 2025

One student stands behind a table selling jewelry on display, another student stands in front of the table looking at the displayed jewelry.

Explore innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities at Penn State this March

March 16, 2025

Four individuals stand in front of conference poster, all wearing conference lanyards

AI-powered cooling startup aims to boost data center efficiency

March 13, 2025

The words "Invest in Founders" appears overtop of an image of an individual sitting at a table explaining their business to an investor

Registration open for Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference

March 05, 2025

Medtronic Chairman, CEO Geoff Martha to give keynote at Venture and IP Conference

February 27, 2025

Penn State LaunchBoxes accepting applications for 2025 Idea TestLab

February 21, 2025

Cory and Nicol pose for photo

'Dare to Disrupt' podcast hosts Penn State Berks alumni and sister entrepreneurs

February 20, 2025

Large group poses for photo in front of Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank signage

Penn State Students: Turn startup dreams into reality this summer

February 06, 2025

Three individuals collaborating around a computer screen

Invent Penn State fuels innovation across Pennsylvania

February 06, 2025

Marine Corps veteran to lead new Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State

January 27, 2025

Woman working in research lab setting

Reimagine your research: Apply for Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps Short Course

January 24, 2025

'Dare to Disrupt' features alum Paul Suhey on implementing urban-area EV charging

January 24, 2025

Student winners of the challenge are pictured

Flemming CEED Center announces Innovation and Business Idea Challenge winners

January 22, 2025

Annalyse stands in front of a map of Africa that notes the different countries where PlantVillage is active

PlantVillage empowers farmers around the world to combat climate change

January 13, 2025

Ali Kazemi presents in front of an audience with a screen that says "Fourth State Therapeutics" behind him

Penn State startup tackles chronic wounds with 'Plasma Patch'

January 13, 2025

Students and staff mingle in front of tables and large screens saying "CommunENTI"

CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship

January 08, 2025

Three individuals pose for photo in front of building with sign that reads Hello Tractor

Penn State students tackle farming challenges in Kenya with ShambaShare

January 08, 2025

A photo of Kristen and Mike Farrell with the Pittsburgh skyline in the background.

The enduring impact of visionary business leader Mike Farrell

January 07, 2025

GEW balloon signage at entrance to Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State brought local entrepreneurs together

December 04, 2024

Two students pitching their startup in front of an Inc.U banner

Student startups: Attend a virtual info session on Inc.U Pitch Competition

December 02, 2024

Alum Mario Ciabarra discusses delivering empathy at scale through AI and data

December 02, 2024

The We Are statue at Penn State.

Penn State ranked in top 50 for undergraduate entrepreneurship

November 12, 2024

A photo of the Business Building, featuring the curved atrium windows.

Penn State Smeal program supports military veteran entrepreneurs

November 11, 2024

Graphic sharing the event details: podcast recording at The Nittany Lion Inn on Friday, November 22 at 11 am at The 1855 Lounge

Public invited to live recording of 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast at Nittany Lion Inn

November 08, 2024

Collage of seven grant recipients

Berks LaunchBox announces seven new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients

October 31, 2024

Deep Chakraborty discusses future of solar power on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

October 30, 2024

The 3D-printed pegs (back) compared in size to the average-sized loom pegs (front).

Anti-racism knitting-loom project grows with OriginLabs

October 29, 2024

Three individuals pose together for a photo in a restaurant setting

Invent Penn State launches Alumni Entrepreneurs Network for University graduates

October 22, 2024

Mohammad Rezaee poses for photo in a recycling facility

Penn State research-based startup tackles e-waste recycling challenges

October 22, 2024

Both a human-sized coffin and a pet-sized coffin on display in a grassy outdoors scene

Pa. startup grows mushroom-based coffins with support from Penn State Law clinics

October 22, 2024

Peter Cocoziello discusses real estate innovation on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

October 14, 2024

Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State

Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 18-24

September 30, 2024

The Brand Academy hosts inaugural summit to empower student-athletes

September 24, 2024

Two students collaborate on an engineering project.

Penn State joins the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network

September 23, 2024

Penn State to launch Veterans Business Outreach Center

September 11, 2024

Three individuals engage in a conversation with one another

Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank offers startup resources for all

August 28, 2024

Three students making measurements on a wooden board in OriginLabs

OriginLabs now offers free makerspace memberships to University Park students

August 23, 2024

Jason Warner discusses AI and innovation on Dare to Disrupt podcast

August 20, 2024

group photo of summer founder program teams with happy valley launchbox staff

Student startups showcase progress at Summer Founders Demo Day

August 19, 2024

Kate Myers and Tyler Henderson pose for a photo with their drone hovering between them

Penn State staff members launch indoor drone video company

August 16, 2024

Kevin Mekulu points to information on a display board

Penn State research-based startup works to improve dementia screening process

August 05, 2024

Researcher working in a lab setting

Apply today: Penn State NSF I-Corps virtual fall cohort for researchers

July 31, 2024

Dazzle Dry nail polish inventor Vivian Valenty on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

July 23, 2024

Nine individuals, including state officials and the award recipient, pose for a photo

Pennsylvania SBDC Agriculture Center of Excellence client receives award

July 01, 2024

Headshots of the three individuals who make up the NeuroXR team

Penn State research startup completes NSF I-Corps National Teams program

June 27, 2024

The three Navengage founders pose for a photo

Alumni-founded Navengage, an Invent Penn State ecosystem startup, is acquired

June 27, 2024

State College-based KCF Technologies co-founder on Dare to Disrupt podcast

June 20, 2024

Scarlett Miller named Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation director

June 13, 2024

The CycleLife Studio team holds hands and jumps in unison on the street outside of the CycleLife Studio location

Cycling Studio in Sharon uses Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic, Shenango LaunchBox

May 28, 2024

Content marketing expert Joe Pulizzi on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

May 21, 2024

Nine individuals pose for photo together in front of Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank signage

Six entrepreneurs participate in first content creator accelerator

May 13, 2024

Edgar Farmer utilizes woodworking tools at OriginLabs

Local artist uses woodworking lab at OriginLabs

May 07, 2024

Comprehensive scholarship program graduates first class of engineering leaders

May 02, 2024

Nittany AI Alliance

Students using AI for good win $17,000 in Nittany AI Challenge

April 30, 2024

The two founders and the Inc.U Competition coordinator stand holding an oversized check in front of Inc.U signage

Penn State student startup Saveware innovates tax refunds with AI

April 23, 2024

Britta and Evan stand in front of a sign that says Steller Floors

Tyrone wood floor manufacturer utilizes OriginLabs prototyping facility

April 23, 2024

Students sitting at rows of tables during pitch competition

Pitch competition to feature five student entrepreneur startup teams

April 16, 2024

12 students pose standing for photo in front of Invent Penn State signage

Summer Founders Program awards six student startups each with $15,000

April 16, 2024

The Penn State Brand Academy hosts inaugural educational networking event

April 16, 2024

Various images showcasing small business owners

Free self-guided digital entrepreneurship education program now available

April 15, 2024

Amma Johnson named director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

April 11, 2024

Justin Rosenberg speaking into a microphone in front of Dare to Disrupt signage

Honeygrow founder Justin Rosenberg shares story live on 'Dare to Disrupt'

April 01, 2024

Animated image of cells

Penn State startup developing spatially targeted cancer therapy

March 29, 2024

Darryl Gregory holds up a 3D print of a bee in front of a wall that says "Don't quit your daydream."

Abington senior unlocks creativity at Abington LaunchBox

March 28, 2024

Students listen to Rajesh Rangarajan, who is standing in front of a screen

Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC Empowers Student Entrepreneurs

March 26, 2024

Staff member presenting oversized check for $15,000 to two students standing in front of Inc.U banner

Four student startups win funding in Inc.U Competition

March 22, 2024

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