Never Stop Dreaming
Our passion is helping early-stage entrepreneurs take the first step in building the business they've always dreamed about.
For entrepreneurs
Located on the Penn State Abington campus in Abington, the LaunchBox connects Philadelphia region entrepreneurs to the support and resources they need to build a sustainable and scalable business with a viable plan for growth. By supporting a culture of innovation around the LaunchBox, the initiative intends to increase the number of entrepreneurs in the community.
- Educational and Inspirational Events
- Pitch Competitions
- 1:1 Coaching and Mentorship
- Podcasting Studio and Mini Makerspace
- Legal and Intellectual Property Services
Visit the Abington LaunchBox
Discover how the Abington LaunchBox can help bring your business ideas to life. With access to a podcasting studio, maker space, and expert guidance, visitors are encouraged to explore this hub of innovation and learn how its unique tools can benefit their entrepreneurial journey.
Learn how the Abington LaunchBox can support your vision for growth and success in the community. Schedule a tour or an appointment to utilize some of our available resources today.
Women in Entrepreneurship Podcast
In this episode of the Abington LaunchBox podcast, hosts and Penn State Abington student Alina Ortiz and Faith Hardee sit down with guest Elaine Johnson (Penn State Abington Education Program Specialist) to explore how building and being part of supportive communities can make all the difference for women entrepreneurs. Together, they share personal stories of inspiration, collaboration, and the impact of connecting with other women in business.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to strengthen your community ties, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement to help you thrive. Tune in to discover how women are uplifting each other to create lasting success in the world of entrepreneurship.
The video will premiere on Thursday, 11/21, at 1:30 pm. It will remain available after that time on all Abington LaunchBox podcast platforms. This podcast is part of Penn State University's Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024.
Student Hardware Competition: Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024
A Raspberry Pi is a compact, powerful computer that can run complex software to manage sensors and automate tasks, while an Arduino Uno is a straightforward microcontroller board ideal for building cool hardware projects by directly controlling sensors and devices
Get ready to brainstorm ideas, build prototypes, and present your projects in categories such as home automation, environmental monitoring, health monitoring, smart agriculture, etc. Prizes will be awarded for the most innovative, functional, and well-presented projects!
The project demonstration will take place on Wednesday, November 20th, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in the Lares Lobby at Penn State Abington.
Campus, Community & Coffee
Campus, Community & Coffee
Tuesday, October 22 from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
Please join Penn State Abington’s Continuing Education & Innovation Instructor, Elaine Johnson, for the launch of “Women in Entrepreneurship.” Enjoy an engaging one-hour session that combines networking opportunities with an overview of the comprehensive six-module course designed to empower women with the knowledge and tools to turn innovative ideas into successful business ventures.
Penn State Abington Podcast Channel
The Abington LaunchBox launched its newest outlet to connect with the entrepreneurial community in and around Penn State Abington. The Abington Launchbox Podcast Channel exists to inspire, equip, and prepare current and future entrepreneurs with resources to guide their journey.
Check out our weekly podcast, Entrepreneurship 101. Each week we look at 3 topics and guests share their perspectives in just 101 seconds.You can find Entrepreneurship 101 and lots of other audio only content through podcasting platforms.
Penn State Abington Student Entrepreneurs
Penn State Abington Student entrepreneur, Nino Efendic, worked on his business while working on his degree.
Learn more about Nino and his business in this video.
You can also watch Nino compete in the Inc. U competition where student entrepreneurs across Penn State compete for $30,000 of investment in their companies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbb_RHQMq3M
Early-Stage Business Advisory Services
Whether you are looking for ongoing guidance, a session or two to get some inspiration, or interested in learning more about starting your business, the Abington LaunchBox is ready to help.
Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic
Provides a variety of free legal services related to startups.
Intellectual Property Clinic
Provides entrepreneurs free assistance to determine if they have intellectual property and how to protect it.
Ready to get started?
news & events
February 3, 2021
Note: This webinar is presented in Spanish. Watch the webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WUAW9Lg0Yo Part of the Hazleton, Abington, and Berks LaunchBox Entrepreneurship Speaker Series Presented in Spanish. Alejandro Acosta Garcia, an experienced consultant in strategic planning, organizational structure and more, will...
January 19, 2021
The Abington LaunchBox launched its newest outlet to connect with the entrepreneurial community in and around Penn State Abington. The Abington Launchbox Podcast Channel exists to inspire, equip, and prepare current and future entrepreneurs with resources to guide their journey. ...
October 28, 2020
Featuring: Flynn DeMarco and Richard Board from LEGO Masters Most businesses choose to find customers via product development and promotion of those products. More and more however, business is starting to integrate the two. What if, instead promoting a new...
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