UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC will take place March 24-28, offering students across the commonwealth the chance to engage with the university’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem through a variety of free events.
"As a national bank headquartered in the commonwealth, PNC invests in programs that drive innovation and foster an entrepreneurial mindset among future leaders," said Jim Hoehn, PNC regional president in Central Pennsylvania. "We’re proud to support Penn State Startup Week once again, helping students connect with industry leaders, explore new ideas and gain the skills they need to be successful after graduation."
From hands-on workshops and one-on-one mentorship sessions with alumni to engaging speaker talks and social events, Startup Week provides opportunities for students to explore the entrepreneurial resources available to them. View the full schedule and register for events on the Startup Week website.
"We’re excited to bring in a diverse range of speakers covering topics the student executive committee identified as relevant and inspiring for students today," said Matthew McKinney, Startup Week coordinator and entrepreneurship program manager in the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization. "There will also be several opportunities for students interested in entrepreneurship to socialize with one another, as well as support each other by attending one of several of our student-led speaker events, or attending the student marketplace and purchasing products from student-run startups.”