Penn State News
Accelerate your research impact with NSF I-Corps Short Course
November 28, 2023
Penn State’s NSF I-Corps Short Course is accepting applications for its virtual January cohort. The no-cost program helps researchers test a startup idea through customer interviews and educational programming on the lean startup methodology.
Researchers aim to streamline cancer therapy development process
November 17, 2023
Penn State biomedical engineering doctoral candidate Josh Reynolds and his research lab mates are striving to overcome drug resistance and accelerate drug discovery efforts in the fight against cancer with their startup, Atlas Biotech.
Penn State Berks to host Global Entrepreneurship Week events, Nov. 13-16
November 8, 2023
Penn State Berks will host a variety of events during Global Entrepreneurship Week from Monday, Nov. 13 to Thursday, Nov. 16. Events are sponsored by the college’s Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development (CEED) Center and the Berks LaunchBox in downtown Reading. All events are free and open to the public but advanced registration is required for some events.
Invent Penn State and Schreyer Honors College release crossover podcast episode
November 7, 2023
On a special crossover podcast episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” and Schreyer Honors College's “Following the Gong,” Dare to Disrupt host Ryan Newman and Associate Vice President for Research James Delattre talk about the entrepreneurial scene at Penn State.
Health care professional launches CPR instruction startup with LaunchBox support
October 31, 2023
McKeesport community member Shalay Williams, with support from Mon Valley LaunchBox powered by Penn State Greater Allegheny, provides CPR certification classes to her local community through her business, Care Heart CPR.
Cybersecurity for Small Business Conference set for Nov. 15 at Hazleton campus
October 27, 2023
A conference designed to arm small businesses with the knowledge to defend themselves against potential cyberattacks will be held at Penn State Hazleton on Wednesday, Nov. 15. It is free and open to the public.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 13- 19
October 27, 2023
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State, scheduled for Nov. 13-19, is a collaborative weeklong event between the university and local communities, featuring presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities geared specifically to entrepreneurs, local startups, innovators, and those interested in thinking outside the box.
Undergraduate founders invited to compete for $30,000 in Inc.U Competition
October 26, 2023
Penn State student startup teams from University Park and all Commonwealth Campuses are invited to enter their startup into the Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition for a chance to compete for a $30,000 prize pool.