Penn State News
Berks LaunchBox announces seven new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients
October 31, 2024
The Berks LaunchBox recently announced seven recipients of the second round of the “IMAGINE Your Business” grants.
Deep Chakraborty discusses future of solar power on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast
October 30, 2024
In the latest episode of Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews alumnus Deep Chakraborty, the co-founder and CEO of Enact Systems, a leading software platform revolutionizing the solar and energy storage industry.
Anti-racism knitting-loom project grows with OriginLabs
October 29, 2024
Penn State School of Visual Arts Director Vagner Mendonça-Whitehead has been developing a unique project that merges loom-knitting with anti-racism literature. By using OriginLabs’ advanced prototyping facilities, he has been able to develop and construct the large-scale objects essential for this project's evolution.
Invent Penn State launches Alumni Entrepreneurs Network for University graduates
October 22, 2024
Invent Penn State has launched the Penn State Alumni Entrepreneurs Network, a vibrant community designed to empower the entrepreneurial spirit among alumni. The network serves as a hub for meetups, virtual events, and valuable opportunities for learning, networking and socializing with fellow Penn Staters. With active chapters in New York City, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh, alumni are encouraged to join a local chapter or start one in their area.
Penn State research-based startup tackles e-waste recycling challenges
October 22, 2024
Penn State Associate Professor of Energy and Mineral Engineering in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Mohammad Rezaee and his team have founded Intel-E-Waste, a startup offering a sustainable, e-waste recycling process.
Pa. startup grows mushroom-based coffins with support from Penn State Law clinics
October 22, 2024
In August 2024, Pennsylvania resident Max Justice launched Setas Eternal Living. His flagship product, MyCoffin, is a biodegradable coffin made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Justice has utilized resources provided by Penn State Law's Entrepreneur Assistance and Intellectual Property clinics and Happy Valley LaunchBox to grow his business.
Peter Cocoziello discusses real estate innovation on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast
October 14, 2024
In the latest episode of Invent Penn State’s "Dare to Disrupt" podcast, host Ryan Newman interviews Peter Cocoziello, chairman, founder and CEO of Advance Realty Investors, a company specializing in real estate development, construction and property management.
Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 18-24
September 30, 2024
Pennsylvania community members, along with Penn State students, faculty, and staff, are encouraged to mark their calendars for Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State, scheduled for Nov. 18-24. From a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of River Raptor Jet Boats in Belleville to a Community Networking Event at the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College, there will be opportunities for entrepreneurs from various regions to get involved.
The Brand Academy hosts inaugural summit to empower student-athletes
September 24, 2024
The Penn State Brand Academy hosted an educational summit at the start of the fall semester to help student-athletes gain skills and connect with resources to manage and monetize their brand and endorsement opportunities.
Penn State joins the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network
September 23, 2024
Penn State has joined the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network, a partnership of more than 65 U.S. colleges and universities with the mission of instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in engineering students.