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

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

January 24, 2025

Invent Penn State’s NSF I-Corps Short Course is accepting applications for its virtual February cohort, with a deadline to apply of Jan. 31. The no-cost program helps researchers test a startup idea through customer interviews and educational programming on the lean startup methodology.  

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

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

January 24, 2025

The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s Dare to Disrupt podcast features Paul Suhey, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Revel. Paul shares how he drives Revel’s mission to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in U.S. cities by focusing on fast-charging infrastructure.

 Flemming CEED Center announces Innovation and Business Idea Challenge winners

Flemming CEED Center announces Innovation and Business Idea Challenge winners

January 22, 2025

From an aquatic robot that will remove pollution from the ocean to apps that help students connect and learn, winners of the Penn State Berks Flemming CEED Center Innovation and Business Idea Challenge developed creative and impactful solutions to address significant local and global challenges. The three winning teams were each awarded a $1,000 "IMAGINE Your Business" grant, funded by the County of Berks "Imagine Berks" Fund.  

 PlantVillage empowers farmers around the world to combat climate change

PlantVillage empowers farmers around the world to combat climate change

January 13, 2025

PlantVillage, a Penn State-based research lab, is working with smallholder farmers in Africa, Asia and the Americas to adapt to climate-related challenges. To guide its expansion and commercial efforts, PlantVillage participated in the Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps regional short course, which helps researchers start on the path toward commercializing their innovations. 

 Penn State startup tackles chronic wounds with 'Plasma Patch'

Penn State startup tackles chronic wounds with 'Plasma Patch'

January 13, 2025

Penn State startup Fourth State Therapeutics has developed a cold plasma-based technology called the Plasma Patch, intended to tackle chronic wound treatment. Fourth State participated in Invent Penn State's Summer Founders Program and NSF I-Corps Short Course.

 CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship

CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship

January 8, 2025

Students interested in entrepreneurship have the opportunity to network with like-minded peers, faculty and student organizations at the CommunENTI networking event, hosted by the ENTI (Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor program) Ambassadors from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

 CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship

CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship

January 8, 2025

Students interested in entrepreneurship have the opportunity to network with like-minded peers, faculty and student organizations at the CommunENTI networking event, hosted by the ENTI (Entrepreneurship and Innovation Minor program) Ambassadors from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22.

 Penn State students tackle farming challenges in Kenya with ShambaShare

Penn State students tackle farming challenges in Kenya with ShambaShare

January 8, 2025

Through Penn State’s Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) program, Sam Marshall's student startup team developed ShambaShare. They later won funding in the Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition to pilot their agricultural equipment-sharing platform in Africa.

 The enduring impact of visionary business leader Mike Farrell

The enduring impact of visionary business leader Mike Farrell

January 7, 2025

Mike Farrell drew on his work ethic and entrepreneurial background in his continued support of the Penn State Smeal College of Business, University leadership and Penn State Athletics. His family honored that legacy upon his passing by establishing the Michael J. Farrell Entrepreneurship Scholarship.

 Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State brought local entrepreneurs together

Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State brought local entrepreneurs together

December 4, 2024

From Nov. 18-22, Penn State campuses and surrounding communities were full of entrepreneurial energy for Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024, offering a diverse array of events designed to inspire and connect innovators across the community.

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