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Alum Birgitt Boschitsch discusses taking her research to market

April 08, 2025

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Five student startups win funding in Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition

April 08, 2025

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Brandywine LaunchBox hosts first Women Founders Pitch Competition

March 28, 2025

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App to connect dancers with partners and resources wins IdeaMakers Challenge

March 27, 2025

Philadelphia Freeway and DJ Crazy on stage with a large crowd of high schoolers

Brandywine hosts Youth STEAM event for high school students

March 24, 2025

Gursahaneys pledge $3M to benefit research innovation and Penn State Athletics

March 18, 2025

Computer science student pursues passion for 3D printing through LaunchBox

March 17, 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

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AI-powered cooling startup aims to boost data center efficiency

March 13, 2025

A head and shoulders photo of a smiling Slava Rubin

Acclaimed entrepreneur, innovator to speak at Penn State Smeal

March 06, 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

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

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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

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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

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

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

Erin Godfrey, winner of the Harrisburg LaunchBox Veterans Pitch Competition, holds a large check, surrounded by judges and others

Veterans win startup funding through business bootcamp

December 06, 2024

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

Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State brought local entrepreneurs together

December 04, 2024

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

December 02, 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

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The five entrepreneurs who won the LionCage Pitch Competition

November 27, 2024

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Brandywine LaunchBox holds first LionCage Pitch Competition

November 18, 2024

The We Are statue at Penn State.

Penn State ranked in top 50 for undergraduate entrepreneurship

November 12, 2024

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Brandywine, Berks LaunchBoxes collaborate with Great Valley for pitch competition

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

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

The Pennsylvania State University HUB Seal

David Rosenberg and Moyer family named 2024 Fundraising Volunteers of the Year

October 28, 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

"Startups in AI" event October 7 at Penn State Harrisburg; featuring Can Dogan from Radnor University; harrisburg.launchbox.psu.edu

Harrisburg LaunchBox to kick off Truist Empowered Entrepreneurs Executive Series

October 03, 2024

The Idea Lab, part of the NCPA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois.

NCPA LaunchBox celebrates a year of innovation and industry growth

October 01, 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

Penn State to launch Veterans Business Outreach Center

September 11, 2024

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Pa. students the focus of Penn State’s $40M request for increased state support

September 05, 2024

Ryan Jai Hokimi

Q&A: Student success in Penn State's entrepreneurial environment

September 05, 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

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Penn State Lehigh Valley holds annual Teen Entrepreneur Challenge

August 14, 2024

Photo of Berks LaunchBox "Imagine Your Business" grant recipients

Berks LaunchBox announces first five 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients

August 13, 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

The interior of the Pennsylvania Capitol dome in Harrisburg.

General Assembly approves Penn State’s 2024-25 state funding

July 11, 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

Two people sit at a table with a third standing near them

Maternal health care startup works to advocate, empower women

May 23, 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

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

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