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Truist Empowered Entrepreneurs Executive Seminar 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...
Small Business Summit – 2023!
  REGISTER TODAY! June 15, 2023 8am - 3pm Location: Penn State Harrisburg 777 W. Harrisburg Pike Middletown, PA.  Register Now! Join us for the Harrisburg LaunchBox Small Business Summit! We've planned a full day experience for innovators and entrepreneurs...
June 27 – Founder’s Circle Luncheon!
REGISTER HERE! Our Founder's Circle will feature short Ted-Talks style power presentations. Hear from founders about what's working and also hear from founders who need to break through barriers and overcome key challenges. You'll have the opportunity to hear founder...
Fall 2020 Startup Challenge Idea Accelerator Winners Announced
Harrisburg LaunchBox is pleased to announce the winners of the Startup Challenge virtual accelerator final pitch competition on November 14, 2020.  The final pitch competition concluded the week-long virtual business idea accelerator, in which a select group of 8 participants...
Fall 2020 Idea TestLab Winners Announced
October 13, 2020 The winners of Harrisburg LaunchBox's Fall 2020 Idea TestLab final pitch competition have been announced.  The October 13th, 2020 final pitch competition concluded the Idea TestLab six-week virtual startup course for community entrepreneurs, in which participants validate...
Winter 2020 Idea TestLab final pitch competition winners announced
July 7, 2020 MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – The winners of the Penn State Harrisburg LaunchBox Idea Test Lab final pitch competition have been announced. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the final pitch competition was held virtually following an intensive six-week startup course for University and...
Watch the Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs Webinar
Missed the Intellectual Property webinar? Watch it here. We had such a great turnout for the April 15th Intellectual Property for Entrepreneurs Webinar that we decided to share the video with those who couldn't join us. Watch the live webinar on the Harrisburg...
Winter 2019 Idea TestLab Final Pitch Competition winners announced
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The winners of the Penn State Harrisburg Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Idea Test Lab final pitch competition have been announced. Held this spring, the final pitch followed an intensive five-week startup course for University and community...
Harrisburg LaunchBox in the News
Mason, John M.  "How Innovation Works."  Online article. Seeking Alpha, 26 May 2020.
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March 15 2024

Calling researchers: Join Penn State's NSF I-Corps April cohort

Penn State’s U.S. National Science Foundation I-Corps Short Course is accepting applications for its virtual April cohort. Participants must apply and complete a self-guided I-Corps prep mini-course by Friday, April 12.  
March 13 2024

Join Honeygrow founder Justin Rosenberg for a live podcast recording

Students, community members, faculty and staff are invited to take a front-row seat at a live "Dare to Disrupt" podcast interview recording with Honeygrow founder Justin Rosenberg at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20. The event will take place in Room 611 in the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub in downtown State College.
March 12 2024

Penn State Small Business Development Center: A vital asset for regional growth

The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides business consulting and resources for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Centre, Mifflin, Lycoming and Clinton counties.The Penn State SBDC will be celebrating #SBDCDay on March 20 by hosting two events that are free and open to the public.
March 11 2024

‘Shark Tank’ entrepreneur to speak at Penn State Startup Week

Penn State alum Haley McClain Hill, who recently secured a deal with Lori Greiner on ABC’s Shark Tank, will share her startup success story during Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC. 
March 11 2024

Startup Week powered by PNC to take place March 18–22

From March 18 to 22, Penn State Startup Week powered by PNC invites students from across the commonwealth to explore Penn State’s vast entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn from successful Penn State alumni, and connect with innovative peers through free, fun hands-on activities. Students are encouraged to attend speaker sessions, workshops and pitch competitions, either in person or virtually.
March 7 2024

Young entrepreneurs benefit from programming through Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Penn State Wilkes-Barre and its LaunchBox are supporting entrepreneurship beginning at the high school level through programming and partnerships in the region. This year’s Teen Entrepreneurial Challenge includes five sessions of business mentoring and coaching, led by Penn State entrepreneurship educators and local small-business leaders.