Our 4-week Idea TestLab helps you better define the problem you’re trying to solve, who has it, and what value you can provide to them.
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Figure out if you can turn it into a viable business.
- 4, 2-hour sessions over 5 weeks
- access to 1-on-1 mentoring
- 24×7 access to LaunchBox for duration of program
Next program, Fall 2019. Applications open in September.
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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.
- 15 weekly 2-hr bootcamp sessions
- weekly 1-on-1 mentoring
- 24×7 access to LaunchBox for 1 year
- up to $3000 in funding for qualified teams
Next program, Fall 2019. Applications open in October.
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Spend your summer working on your startup.
The Summer Founders program, in partnership with Happy Valley LaunchBox, gives Penn State teams $10,000 each to work on their startup, social good, or non-profit idea for the summer. Program includes the mentorship and resources you’ll need to scale your new venture.
We’re full for this summer. Will be looking for great teams early next year.
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
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Get expert legal, intellectual property, and business advice at our no cost clinics.
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Coworking
Our no-cost, flexible coworking space is open to the public Mon – Fri from 8:30 – 4:30.
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April 30, 2019A summer of building… The Summer Founders Program, in partnership with Happy Valley LaunchBox gives Penn State teams $10,000 each so they can work full-time on their business over the summer. Funding ...
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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 ...
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