Penn State News
Software platform for barn managers wins 1st place in Veteran Pitch Competition
December 10, 2025
Reins to Recovery, a consulting and systems-development service that helps barn managers and equine nonprofits operate sustainably, won first place and $4,500 in the 2025 Veteran’s Business Bootcamp Pitch Competition.
Broadway’s premier social media agency founder on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast
December 10, 2025
The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" podcast features Mike Karns, founder and CEO of Marathon Digital, Broadway’s premier social media agency. Marathon Digital creates content and cultivates communities for some of Broadway’s biggest shows, including "Hamilton," "Hadestown," "The Outsiders" and more.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State 2025 inspires entrepreneurs across state
December 3, 2025
From Nov. 17-23, Penn State campuses and their surrounding communities buzzed with entrepreneurial activity during Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State 2025. The celebration offered a wide range of events to spark ideas and bring innovators together.
Penn State collaborative effort aims to accelerate the future of agriculture
December 1, 2025
An innovative interdisciplinary collaboration between Penn State’s Smeal College of Business and the College of Agricultural Sciences will focus on fostering innovation in food and agriculture.
Student startups: Attend upcoming info session on Inc.U pitch competition
December 1, 2025
Penn State undergraduate student teams from any Penn State campus are invited to attend a virtual info session on Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. to learn more about applying for the Invent Penn State Inc.U pitch competition.
Brandywine LaunchBox holds second annual LionCage Pitch Competition
November 21, 2025
The Brandywine LaunchBox partnered with the Great Valley LaunchBox and the Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network to present the second annual LionCage Pitch Competition on Nov. 14.
Berks LaunchBox announces seven new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients
November 19, 2025
The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State has announced seven recipients of its IMAGINE Your Business grant, designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs accelerate their business growth. The program awards up to $2,000 to assist startups with prototyping, marketing, product development and other essential business expenses.
Forensic handwriting expert speaks at Global Entrepreneurship Event
November 18, 2025
Forensic handwriting expert Beverley East explored handwriting, authenticity and AI at a Nov. 17 Penn State Lehigh Valley LaunchBox event during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
LaunchBox opens at Pennsylvania College of Technology
November 17, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology has officially opened the doors to a collaboration space designed to empower entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into action. Williamsport LaunchBox supported by Ken and Kristie Healy has become the 24th innovation space in the Invent Penn State LaunchBox and Innovation Network.
Support innovation across Pennsylvania this GivingTuesday
November 14, 2025
Penn State will celebrate its 11th GivingTuesday on Dec. 2, and Invent Penn State invites alumni and friends to support the LaunchBox and Innovation Network.