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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
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
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
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'
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
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
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
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
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
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.