Get help better defining the problem you’re trying to solve, who has it, and what value you can provide to them. Our Idea TestLab program includes:
Have an idea?
WHAT'S OFFERED
Figure out if you can turn it into a viable business.
- 4, 2-hour group sessions
- access to up to $3000 for qualified teams
- access to 1-on-1 mentoring
- 24×7 access to LaunchBox for duration of program
Applications open late spring.
Ready to build?
WHAT'S OFFERED
Figure out what your customer really wants.
If you’ve identified people (other than friends), who want what you’re offering, it’s time to build a solution they can’t resist. Our FastTrack Accelerator program includes:
- 15 weekly 2-hr bootcamp sessions
- coaching through key startup milestones
- up to $3000 in funding for qualified teams
- access to server credits, free digital tools, and SolidWorks
- weekly 1-on-1 mentoring
- access to our network of 80+ advisors
- 24×7 access to LaunchBox for 1 year
Applications open late summer.
Need money to grow?
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Get $15K from Invent Penn State to work on your startup this summer.
Student founders work full time on their startup, social good, or non-profit over the summer here in State College. The Summer Founders program includes:
- weekly dinners with experts and experienced entrepreneurs
- advisory board and 1-on-1 coaching
- up to $3000 grant for customer discovery
- access to server credits, 1-year POWr subscription, and SolidWorks
- 24×7 access to LaunchBox for 1 year
Applications open now.
Avoid common mistakes.
Navigating the startup world can be difficult. Leverage our no-cost clinics to de-risk your business.
Get help with:
- Getting started
- Setting up a legal entity
- Protecting intellectual property
- Financials
Expert Advice
Tap into our extensive network of advisors.
Get expert legal, intellectual property, and business advice at our no cost clinics.
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Events
Spring Speaker Series: Starting a company that makes a difference.
February 7, 2020Come learn from business leaders who are making local, national, and international impact. Our Spring Speaker series, in partnership with the Center for the Business of Sustainability, features 4 mission-focused companies ...
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Legal advice across the Commonwealth
April 30, 2019Helping startups de-risk their businesses. The Penn State Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic is a key part of how Penn State de-risks early stage startups. Lead by Tom Sharbaugh, the clinic provids ...
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Local startup featured in Newsweek
April 30, 2019Giving a voice to the voiceless. Mary Elizabeth started on her journey as a freshman at the Altoona campus. She was one of the 1st groups to go through our Summer ...
MoreEntrepreneur Assistance Law Clinic
The Entrepreneur Assistance Law Clinic provides no-cost advice on on legal matters including:
- Business/entity formation
- Founder agreements
- Employee agreements and management
- Investor term sheets
Intellectual Property Law Clinic
Under the direction and guidance of the Clinic Director, the IP Clinic’s law students provide no-cost advice on various matters, including:
- General intellectual property counseling
- Performing patentability and trademark clearance searches
- Drafting patent and trademark applications, and interacting with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office