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Invent Penn State offers students $15,000 to work on startup over the summer
Entrepreneurial teams with at least one Penn State student can apply to receive a $15,000 grant to work on their startup, social good or nonprofit over the summer through Invent Penn State’s Summer Founders Program. The 13-week program, hosted by Happy Valley...
State College publishing company begins next chapter with help from Invent Penn State
A believer in education for all – in any format or platform accessible – Adelina Hristova obtained her Ph.D. in Lifelong Learning and Adult Education in 2016 from the Penn State College of Education. She defended her dissertation on informal mobile...
Eight startups selected for fall 2023 FastTrack Accelerator
Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank has accepted eight early-stage business startups into its fall 2023 FastTrack Accelerator program. The startups selected range from glowing soap and a modern color vision test to a Latin American gaming media group, an arts education...
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March 12 2024

Penn State Small Business Development Center: A vital asset for regional growth

The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides business consulting and resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Centre, Mifflin, Lycoming and Clinton counties.The Penn State SBDC will be celebrating #SBDCDay on March 20 by hosting two events that are free and open to the public.
March 11 2024

Startup Week powered by PNC to take place March 18–22

From March 18 to 22, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC invites students from across the commonwealth to explore Penn State’s vast entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn from successful Penn State alumni, and connect with innovative peers through free, fun hands-on activities. Students are encouraged to attend speaker sessions, workshops and pitch competitions, either in person or virtually.
March 11 2024

‘Shark Tank’ entrepreneur to speak at Penn State Startup Week

Penn State alum Haley McClain Hill, who recently secured a deal with Lori Greiner on ABC’s Shark Tank, will share her startup success story during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC.