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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:

  • 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

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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

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SummerFounders2020 Need money to grow?

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
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5 startups receive $10K as part of Summer Founders Program

April 30, 2019

A 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, 2019

Helping 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, 2019

Giving 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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