Penn State News
Penn State Brandywine hosts 'Dare to Disrupt' live with Jerry Parsons
October 28, 2025
In a special live recording of Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" podcast, presented by Brandywine LaunchBox powered by Penn State, host Ryan Newman interviewed CTDI founder and chairman Jerry Parsons.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 17-23
October 21, 2025
Pennsylvania community members, along with Penn State students, faculty, and staff, are invited to participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State events happening Nov. 17-23.
Energy Transition cluster launched in entrepreneurship minor
October 8, 2025
The entrepreneurship and innovation minor introduced the energy transition cluster, which is focused on energy innovation, this semester. The new cluster will help prepare undergraduate students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and apply innovative strategies in the energy space.
Students: Discover hands-on creating at OriginLabs this fall
September 30, 2025
OriginLabs, the prototyping facility located in the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College, is rolling out new student-specific programming this fall. From learning to use a table saw to build a music box, to designing and laser cutting a glowing neon-style sign, the Make and Take event series is designed to give students a chance to learn a skill, make something cool and take it home.
Alum Robert Chisena shares medical device startup story on 'Dare to Disrupt'
September 29, 2025
The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" podcast features Robert Chisena, co-founder and chief technology officer of Amplitude Vascular Systems, a medical-device company focused on safely and effectively treating severely calcified arterial disease.
Author and entrepreneur Greg Vetter speaks at Lehigh Valley LaunchBox event
September 22, 2025
In a recent presentation to the Lehigh Valley LaunchBox audience, Greg Vetter, an author, entrepreneur, innovator and investor, shared stories of the challenges and triumphs he faced throughout his entrepreneurial career.
Penn State Eberly College alumna turns feeding struggles into startup success
September 17, 2025
With guidance from Great Valley LaunchBox, Penn State Eberly College of Science alumna Julianne Gardner created Bottimals, a baby bottle product that uses a mother’s scent to ease bottle refusal.
Propel Penn State Seed Fund accepting applications for fall investment cycle
September 12, 2025
The Propel Penn State Seed Fund, administered by the Farrell Center for Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Penn State Smeal College of Business, is now accepting startup applications for the fall 2025 investment cycle. The deadline to apply is Sept. 29.
Summer Founders Program 2025 helps build the next generation of startups
September 2, 2025
The Invent Penn State Summer Founders Program will culminate in a community-wide celebration at FoundersFest 2025 on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub. Registration is free and open to all.
Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State launches new regional centers
August 21, 2025
Through Invent Penn State’s statewide LaunchBox and Innovation Network, the Veterans Business Outreach Center at Penn State has established new regional access points in the western and eastern regions of the state.