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Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State 2025 inspires entrepreneurs across state

December 03, 2025

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Penn State collaborative effort aims to accelerate the future of agriculture

December 01, 2025

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Student startups: Attend upcoming info session on Inc.U pitch competition

December 01, 2025

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Brandywine LaunchBox holds second annual LionCage Pitch Competition

November 21, 2025

Winners of the Berks LaunchBox Imagine Your Business grant are pictured in a collage.

Berks LaunchBox announces seven new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients

November 19, 2025

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Forensic handwriting expert speaks at Global Entrepreneurship Event

November 18, 2025

LaunchBox opens at Pennsylvania College of Technology

November 17, 2025

Support innovation across Pennsylvania this GivingTuesday

November 14, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State ranks No. 27 for best undergraduate entrepreneurship programs

November 12, 2025

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Penn State Berks to host Global Entrepreneurship Week events

November 12, 2025

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Student launches elevated oral-care startup with help of Summer Founders program

November 06, 2025

Jerry Parsons and Ryan Newman sit on a stage in front of an audience having a conversation in front of a screen that says Dare to Disrupt Live on it

Penn State Brandywine hosts 'Dare to Disrupt' live with Jerry Parsons

October 28, 2025

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Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 17-23

October 21, 2025

Samples of each of the Make and Take projects sit on a table

Students: Discover hands-on creating at OriginLabs this fall

September 30, 2025

Alum Robert Chisena shares medical device startup story on 'Dare to Disrupt'

September 29, 2025

Author and entrepreneur Greg Vetter speaks at Lehigh Valley LaunchBox event

September 22, 2025

Julianne and Jill stand in front of a Bottimals product table

Penn State Eberly College alumna turns feeding struggles into startup success

September 17, 2025

Business Building at Penn State Smeal College of Business

Propel Penn State Seed Fund accepting applications for fall investment cycle

September 12, 2025

A group of eight students stand together posing for a photo

Summer Founders Program 2025 helps build the next generation of startups

September 02, 2025

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Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State launches new regional centers

August 21, 2025

QuotaPath founder AJ Bruno on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

August 19, 2025

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Turn research into impact: Apply now for Penn State NSF I-Corps short course

August 13, 2025

Penn State SBDC supports agricultural community with expert resources

August 05, 2025

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Penn State Harrisburg hosts innovation accelerator for commonwealth employees

August 04, 2025

Two individuals stand presenting in front of a screen that reads Entertainment Buddy

Penn State Harrisburg student develops phone holder for hospital patients

July 30, 2025

Google Pixel technical program manager Anne Pauley on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

July 25, 2025

Two people stand in front of a stand-up banner in a conference setting

Startup works to detect respiratory illnesses through vocal patterns

July 25, 2025

Dawn Ziegerer stands in front of a LaunchBox banner and a white board that says "When we listen to a story our brain activity aligns with the brain of the teller." - Uri Hasson, Princeton

State College local grows storytelling business with Happy Valley LaunchBox

June 17, 2025

Headshots of Sean Griffey and Ryan Willumson

Industry Dive co-founders Sean Griffey, Ryan Willumson on 'Dare to Disrupt'

June 04, 2025

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Penn State Small Business Development Center hosts statewide growth conference

June 04, 2025

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Making research market-ready: Apply for NSF I-Corps Short Course

May 27, 2025

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Penn State alum, Shark Tank winner speaks at Lehigh Valley's LaunchBox Ladies

May 05, 2025

Two individuals sit on stage speaking into mics, while two other individuals appear on a large screen behind them

Three alumni founders discuss electric-vehicle industry on live podcast

April 23, 2025

Three individuals stand behind a table with SBDC materials, speaking to an individual on other side of table.

National Small Business Week events designed to support and empower entrepreneurs

April 23, 2025

Bin Yan presents the Beecher Loftus Technology Transfer Catalyst Award to Matt Rhodes

Matt Rhodes awarded inaugural Beecher Loftus Technology Transfer Catalyst Award

April 23, 2025

Three individuals pose with over-sized check for $3,000

Three research-based startups win funding in Invent Penn State Tech Tournament

April 17, 2025

Erin Godfrey stands in front of Inc.U banner, presenting her startup

Penn State Harrisburg student wins Invent Penn State Inc.U pitch competition

April 17, 2025

Student winners of the award with faculty

Penn State Berks students receive Student Enterprise Award funding

April 16, 2025

Berks LaunchBox class in session

Berks LaunchBox fuels entrepreneurial growth and innovation in local community

April 09, 2025

Alum Birgitt Boschitsch discusses taking her research to market

April 08, 2025

Three individuals stand on a stage holding up oversized checks

Five student startups win funding in Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition

April 08, 2025

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App to connect dancers with partners and resources wins IdeaMakers Challenge

March 27, 2025

Emily Pinto stands in front of her Steam Town Studio business

Scranton health and human development alumna combines passion, entrepreneurship

March 24, 2025

One student stands behind a table selling jewelry on display, another student stands in front of the table looking at the displayed jewelry.

Explore innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities at Penn State this March

March 16, 2025

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AI-powered cooling startup aims to boost data center efficiency

March 13, 2025

The words "Invest in Founders" appears overtop of an image of an individual sitting at a table explaining their business to an investor

Registration open for Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference

March 05, 2025

Medtronic Chairman, CEO Geoff Martha to give keynote at Venture and IP Conference

February 27, 2025

Penn State LaunchBoxes accepting applications for 2025 Idea TestLab

February 21, 2025

Cory and Nicol pose for photo

'Dare to Disrupt' podcast hosts Penn State Berks alumni and sister entrepreneurs

February 20, 2025

Large group poses for photo in front of Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank signage

Penn State Students: Turn startup dreams into reality this summer

February 06, 2025

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Invent Penn State fuels innovation across Pennsylvania

February 06, 2025

Marine Corps veteran to lead new Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State

January 27, 2025

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Reimagine your research: Apply for Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps Short Course

January 24, 2025

'Dare to Disrupt' features alum Paul Suhey on implementing urban-area EV charging

January 24, 2025

Student winners of the challenge are pictured

Flemming CEED Center announces Innovation and Business Idea Challenge winners

January 22, 2025

Annalyse stands in front of a map of Africa that notes the different countries where PlantVillage is active

PlantVillage empowers farmers around the world to combat climate change

January 13, 2025

Ali Kazemi presents in front of an audience with a screen that says "Fourth State Therapeutics" behind him

Penn State startup tackles chronic wounds with 'Plasma Patch'

January 13, 2025

Students and staff mingle in front of tables and large screens saying "CommunENTI"

CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship

January 08, 2025

Three individuals pose for photo in front of building with sign that reads Hello Tractor

Penn State students tackle farming challenges in Kenya with ShambaShare

January 08, 2025

A photo of Kristen and Mike Farrell with the Pittsburgh skyline in the background.

The enduring impact of visionary business leader Mike Farrell

January 07, 2025

GEW balloon signage at entrance to Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State brought local entrepreneurs together

December 04, 2024

Alum Mario Ciabarra discusses delivering empathy at scale through AI and data

December 02, 2024

Two students pitching their startup in front of an Inc.U banner

Student startups: Attend a virtual info session on Inc.U Pitch Competition

December 02, 2024

The We Are statue at Penn State.

Penn State ranked in top 50 for undergraduate entrepreneurship

November 12, 2024

A photo of the Business Building, featuring the curved atrium windows.

Penn State Smeal program supports military veteran entrepreneurs

November 11, 2024

Graphic sharing the event details: podcast recording at The Nittany Lion Inn on Friday, November 22 at 11 am at The 1855 Lounge

Public invited to live recording of 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast at Nittany Lion Inn

November 08, 2024

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Two individuals pose holding up a large, GEW-themed colorful circle to frame themselves

Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State 2025 inspires entrepreneurs across state

December 03, 2025

A photo of the Penn State Nittany Lion Shrine with sun peaking through shadows

Penn State collaborative effort aims to accelerate the future of agriculture

December 01, 2025

Three students stand on a stage in formal attire holding up oversized checks over the heads

Student startups: Attend upcoming info session on Inc.U pitch competition

December 01, 2025

people with awards

Brandywine LaunchBox holds second annual LionCage Pitch Competition

November 21, 2025

Winners of the Berks LaunchBox Imagine Your Business grant are pictured in a collage.

Berks LaunchBox announces seven new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients

November 19, 2025

Two women sitting and speaking using a microphone

Forensic handwriting expert speaks at Global Entrepreneurship Event

November 18, 2025

LaunchBox opens at Pennsylvania College of Technology

November 17, 2025

Support innovation across Pennsylvania this GivingTuesday

November 14, 2025

Nittany Lion Shrine

Penn State ranks No. 27 for best undergraduate entrepreneurship programs

November 12, 2025

A circle of colors with the words Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State

Penn State Berks to host Global Entrepreneurship Week events

November 12, 2025

A student stands on a stage presenting with a microphone in hand and a screen on wall behind her

Student launches elevated oral-care startup with help of Summer Founders program

November 06, 2025

Jerry Parsons and Ryan Newman sit on a stage in front of an audience having a conversation in front of a screen that says Dare to Disrupt Live on it

Penn State Brandywine hosts 'Dare to Disrupt' live with Jerry Parsons

October 28, 2025

People networking around a standing table

Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 17-23

October 21, 2025

Samples of each of the Make and Take projects sit on a table

Students: Discover hands-on creating at OriginLabs this fall

September 30, 2025

Alum Robert Chisena shares medical device startup story on 'Dare to Disrupt'

September 29, 2025

Author and entrepreneur Greg Vetter speaks at Lehigh Valley LaunchBox event

September 22, 2025

Julianne and Jill stand in front of a Bottimals product table

Penn State Eberly College alumna turns feeding struggles into startup success

September 17, 2025

Business Building at Penn State Smeal College of Business

Propel Penn State Seed Fund accepting applications for fall investment cycle

September 12, 2025

A group of eight students stand together posing for a photo

Summer Founders Program 2025 helps build the next generation of startups

September 02, 2025

Individuals stand around table chatting with balloons in the background

Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State launches new regional centers

August 21, 2025

QuotaPath founder AJ Bruno on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

August 19, 2025

Two individuals in lab coats pouring a liquid into a beaker

Turn research into impact: Apply now for Penn State NSF I-Corps short course

August 13, 2025

Penn State SBDC supports agricultural community with expert resources

August 05, 2025

An individual sits at table with other table groupings all working on laptops

Penn State Harrisburg hosts innovation accelerator for commonwealth employees

August 04, 2025

Two individuals stand presenting in front of a screen that reads Entertainment Buddy

Penn State Harrisburg student develops phone holder for hospital patients

July 30, 2025

Google Pixel technical program manager Anne Pauley on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

July 25, 2025

Two people stand in front of a stand-up banner in a conference setting

Startup works to detect respiratory illnesses through vocal patterns

July 25, 2025

Dawn Ziegerer stands in front of a LaunchBox banner and a white board that says "When we listen to a story our brain activity aligns with the brain of the teller." - Uri Hasson, Princeton

State College local grows storytelling business with Happy Valley LaunchBox

June 17, 2025

Headshots of Sean Griffey and Ryan Willumson

Industry Dive co-founders Sean Griffey, Ryan Willumson on 'Dare to Disrupt'

June 04, 2025

Individual wearing an SBDC jacket sits at a table at a conference setting

Penn State Small Business Development Center hosts statewide growth conference

June 04, 2025

An individual wears a lab coat in a lab environment while interacting with lab materials

Making research market-ready: Apply for NSF I-Corps Short Course

May 27, 2025

five women smile in front of a Penn State Lehigh Valley banner

Penn State alum, Shark Tank winner speaks at Lehigh Valley's LaunchBox Ladies

May 05, 2025

Two individuals sit on stage speaking into mics, while two other individuals appear on a large screen behind them

Three alumni founders discuss electric-vehicle industry on live podcast

April 23, 2025

Three individuals stand behind a table with SBDC materials, speaking to an individual on other side of table.

National Small Business Week events designed to support and empower entrepreneurs

April 23, 2025

Bin Yan presents the Beecher Loftus Technology Transfer Catalyst Award to Matt Rhodes

Matt Rhodes awarded inaugural Beecher Loftus Technology Transfer Catalyst Award

April 23, 2025

Three individuals pose with over-sized check for $3,000

Three research-based startups win funding in Invent Penn State Tech Tournament

April 17, 2025

Erin Godfrey stands in front of Inc.U banner, presenting her startup

Penn State Harrisburg student wins Invent Penn State Inc.U pitch competition

April 17, 2025

Student winners of the award with faculty

Penn State Berks students receive Student Enterprise Award funding

April 16, 2025

Berks LaunchBox class in session

Berks LaunchBox fuels entrepreneurial growth and innovation in local community

April 09, 2025

Alum Birgitt Boschitsch discusses taking her research to market

April 08, 2025

Three individuals stand on a stage holding up oversized checks

Five student startups win funding in Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition

April 08, 2025

three young adults in business attired

App to connect dancers with partners and resources wins IdeaMakers Challenge

March 27, 2025

Emily Pinto stands in front of her Steam Town Studio business

Scranton health and human development alumna combines passion, entrepreneurship

March 24, 2025

One student stands behind a table selling jewelry on display, another student stands in front of the table looking at the displayed jewelry.

Explore innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities at Penn State this March

March 16, 2025

Four individuals stand in front of conference poster, all wearing conference lanyards

AI-powered cooling startup aims to boost data center efficiency

March 13, 2025

The words "Invest in Founders" appears overtop of an image of an individual sitting at a table explaining their business to an investor

Registration open for Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference

March 05, 2025

Medtronic Chairman, CEO Geoff Martha to give keynote at Venture and IP Conference

February 27, 2025

Penn State LaunchBoxes accepting applications for 2025 Idea TestLab

February 21, 2025

Cory and Nicol pose for photo

'Dare to Disrupt' podcast hosts Penn State Berks alumni and sister entrepreneurs

February 20, 2025

Large group poses for photo in front of Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank signage

Penn State Students: Turn startup dreams into reality this summer

February 06, 2025

Three individuals collaborating around a computer screen

Invent Penn State fuels innovation across Pennsylvania

February 06, 2025

Marine Corps veteran to lead new Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State

January 27, 2025

Woman working in research lab setting

Reimagine your research: Apply for Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps Short Course

January 24, 2025

'Dare to Disrupt' features alum Paul Suhey on implementing urban-area EV charging

January 24, 2025

Student winners of the challenge are pictured

Flemming CEED Center announces Innovation and Business Idea Challenge winners

January 22, 2025

Annalyse stands in front of a map of Africa that notes the different countries where PlantVillage is active

PlantVillage empowers farmers around the world to combat climate change

January 13, 2025

Ali Kazemi presents in front of an audience with a screen that says "Fourth State Therapeutics" behind him

Penn State startup tackles chronic wounds with 'Plasma Patch'

January 13, 2025

Students and staff mingle in front of tables and large screens saying "CommunENTI"

CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship

January 08, 2025

Three individuals pose for photo in front of building with sign that reads Hello Tractor

Penn State students tackle farming challenges in Kenya with ShambaShare

January 08, 2025

A photo of Kristen and Mike Farrell with the Pittsburgh skyline in the background.

The enduring impact of visionary business leader Mike Farrell

January 07, 2025

GEW balloon signage at entrance to Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub

Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State brought local entrepreneurs together

December 04, 2024

Alum Mario Ciabarra discusses delivering empathy at scale through AI and data

December 02, 2024

Two students pitching their startup in front of an Inc.U banner

Student startups: Attend a virtual info session on Inc.U Pitch Competition

December 02, 2024

The We Are statue at Penn State.

Penn State ranked in top 50 for undergraduate entrepreneurship

November 12, 2024

A photo of the Business Building, featuring the curved atrium windows.

Penn State Smeal program supports military veteran entrepreneurs

November 11, 2024

Graphic sharing the event details: podcast recording at The Nittany Lion Inn on Friday, November 22 at 11 am at The 1855 Lounge

Public invited to live recording of 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast at Nittany Lion Inn

November 08, 2024

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