Get help better defining the problem you’re trying to solve, who has it, and what value you can provide to them. Our virtual Idea TestLab program includes:
May 29, 2020
UPDATE.
In light of the evolving coronavirus situation, our facility will be closed through June 30th in line with Penn State guidelines.
We are still “open” (at least virtually) so are available to talk with you about your ideas and startups.
SET UP A VIRTUAL MEETING
Have an idea?
DETAILS
Figure out if you can turn it into a viable business.
- 4, 2-hour online group sessions
- access to up to $3000 for qualified teams
- access to 1-on-1 mentoring
Applications are closed until August.
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
Have an idea for a new business? Check out our 4-week virtual Idea TestLab program.
We take no equity and charge no rent.
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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.
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Coworking Temporarily Unavailable
Unfortunately, our no-cost, co-working space is 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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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
Get the latest info for entrepreneurs and their counsel on the “Inside Entrepreneurship Law” blog.
SETUP AN VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTIntellectual 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