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:
March 18, 2020
UPDATE.
In light of the evolving coronavirus situation, our facility will be closed through May 10th.
We are, however, providing services and accelerator programs virtually where possible (details below).
We apologies for any inconvenience.
See Penn State Announcement
Have an idea?
DETAILS
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
Applications open late spring.
Ready to build?
DETAILS
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?
DETAILS
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 spring 2021.
We're going virtual.
In an effort to continue to work with startups in our region, we’re moving meetings online. If you have an idea that you’re thinking about turning into a business, or a business that you’re looking to grow, we’d love to hear about it.
Online Accelerators
While we’re temporarily closed, we’re working to offer a summer Idea TestLab program virtually. Also check out our Fall and Summer programs.
We take no equity and charge no rent.
Advice Still Available
You can still tap into our network of advisors.
Get expert legal, intellectual property, and business advice at our no cost clinics. Make an appointment and we’ll work with you virtually.
Make Appointment
Coworking Temporarily Unavailable
Unfortunately, our no-cost, coworking space is open temporarily closed.
We miss the energy that our co-workers bring to the space and are looking forward to having them back soon.
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Special Events in the Works
We’re planning events for the summer and fall to help startups get actionable advice from industry experts.
Check out past events111
Startups Graduated
$2.25M+
In Funding/Awards
22
New Jobs Created
8000+
Cups of Coffee Consumed
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