It’s a good time to start up.
- Startup accelerator bootcamps
- 1:1 coaching and mentoring
- Workspace
- Elevator pitch competitions
- Legal and intellectual property services
So You Want to Build an App?
Co-sponsored by Penn State SBDC and Invent Penn State
- Thursday, February 11th, 2021 ~ 6:30-7:30 pm
- Live webinar via ZOOM (login information provided through registration link)
8 Tips To Secure Funding for Your Startup
Co-sponsored by Kutztown University SBDC, Penn State SBDC, Berks LaunchBox and Invent Penn State
- Wednesday, February 17th, 2021 ~ 6:30-7:30 pm
- Live webinar via ZOOM (login information provided through registration link)
Watch "Get Started Building Your Business with Lean Startup" webinar
If you're ready to start your business, but confused about where to start? This webinar discusses how to use the Lean Startup process, the gold-standard methodology that helps entrepreneurs de-risk their ventures and get to market quickly. This webinar was presented as part of the 2020 Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State.
Idea TestLab Startup Accelerator
- 6 week startup accelerator
- 1:1 coaching
- Win up to $2500 in seed funding
- No affiliation with Penn State required for application
Startup Challenge Idea Accelerator
Whether you are an experienced entrepreneur or just starting out, Startup Challenge gives you the structure and support to build a business model and craft a powerful pitch and compete for prizes!
- Startup-building intensive for early-stage business ideas
- Build your business idea and a powerful pitch in a week
- Win prizes in final elevator pitch competition
- No affiliation with Penn State is 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.
WorkSpace
No-cost workspace is open to the LaunchBox clients (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
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?
news & events
Fall 2020 Startup Challenge Idea Accelerator Winners Announced
November 20, 2020
Fall 2020 Idea TestLab Winners Announced
November 2, 2020
Winter 2020 Idea TestLab final pitch competition winners announced
July 7, 2020
Watch the Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs Webinar
March 27, 2020
Watch the Design Thinking Virtual Workshop
April 21, 2020
Winter 2019 Idea TestLab Final Pitch Competition winners announced
May 19, 2019
Tools for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Industry
Our Navigators are built with you in mind. See what Penn State has to offer.
Resource Navigator
The Resource Navigator showcases entrepreneurship and innovation resources in Penn State University communities across Pennsylvania.
IP Navigator
The Intellectual Property Navigator is a showcase of Penn State University’s intellectual property available for licensing.
Startup Navigator
The Startup Navigator is a showcase of startups with Penn State DNA.