Penn State News

CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship
January 18, 2024
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 Ambassadors from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

CommunENTI networking event invites students to learn about entrepreneurship
January 18, 2024
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 Ambassadors from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Invent Penn State offers students $15,000 to work on startup over the summer
January 5, 2024
Entrepreneurial teams with at least one Penn State student can apply to receive a $15,000 grant to work on their startup, social good or nonprofit over the summer through Invent Penn State’s Summer Founders Program. Two virtual information sessions will be held, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21, for individuals considering participation to learn more about the program, the application process and summer life in Happy Valley.

Student startups invited to apply for 2024 Inc.U competition by Jan. 19
January 4, 2024
Penn State student startup teams from all Penn State campuses are invited to apply to the 2024 Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition for a chance to compete for a $30,000 prize pool. Applications are open from now until Jan. 19.

Veteran launches haircare startup with support from Hazleton LaunchBox
January 2, 2024
Charlee Murdock, a veteran, Hazleton area community member, and single mother of three, launched Project Headway LLC, offering low-cost haircuts to people in need. Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. has played a large role in the growth of Murdock's startup.

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.