December 5 - Fireside Chat with the Goshows
- Learn how to turn your startup dreams into reality
- Hear the Goshow journey to build and expand
- Learn tips about entrepreneurship
November 20 - Veteran's Pitch Event!
- Up to $10,000 to be awarded!
It’s a good time to start up.
- Startup accelerator bootcamps
- 1:1 coaching and mentoring
- Elevator pitch competitions
- Legal and intellectual property services
Register for the Truist Empowered Entrepreneurs Series!
Join us for a dynamic event series to help strengthen small businesses in the Harrisburg region! Together with the Truist Foundation and Penn State Harrisburg team, we’ll convene diverse leaders in the entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem around topics including: access to capital, technical support programs, mentorship for success, research and development of new technologies and best practices and policies on inclusion. Register here!
Idea TestLab Virtual Accelerator
- 4 week startup accelerator
- 1:1 coaching
- No affiliation with Penn State required for application
Accelerators
Whether you have a business idea to develop or are just starting out, we have an accelerator program that’s right for you. Programs are low- or no-cost and offer chances to win prizes to help get your business idea going. Accelerator programs are by application only.
Penn State Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic
Provides a variety of free legal services related to startups.
Penn State Law Intellectual Property Clinic
Provides entrepreneurs free assistance to determine if they have intellectual property and how to protect it.
Ready to get started?
Advance Innovation in Our Region!
Support the Harrisburg LaunchBox Innovation & Entrepreneurship Fund! Learn more about how to get involved.
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