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December 6 2023

Penn State LaunchBoxes accepting applications for 2024 Idea TestLab

Applications are being accepted now through Jan. 8, 2024​, for the Idea TestLab, a free, four-week, virtual accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs determine the viability of their business idea. The Idea TestLab is sponsored by the Penn State Harrisburg, Mont Alto and York LaunchBoxes.
November 28 2023

Accelerate your research impact with NSF I-Corps Short Course

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.
November 17 2023

Researchers aim to streamline cancer therapy development process

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. 
November 16 2023

Brandywine and Berks LaunchBoxes collaborate for Idea TestLab Pitch Competition

Penn State Brandywine’s and Penn State Berks’ LaunchBoxes collaborated with Penn State Great Valley to hold the Fall 2023 Idea TestLab Pitch Competition on Wednesday, Nov. 8.
November 15 2023

Student’s sports media startup grows rapidly with support from Invent Penn State

Penn State junior and founder of TDAY Sports Justin Leusner shares his experience participating in Invent Penn State's Summer Founders Program.
November 7 2023

Brandywine student receives funding for small business through Invent Penn State

Khalid Jordan, a third-year business major at Penn State Brandywine, was one of eight Penn State students in the Commonwealth to receive funding for his small business at the 2023 Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference in Hershey on Oct. 16.