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Undergraduate student at Penn State? Interested in Global Innovation? Apply now for the Global Entrepreneurship Scholar Program! Selected applicants will spend the summer at Penn State Harrisburg expanding their knowledge of startup resources, develop entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills, and gain hands-on experience in global innovation ecosystems! Applicants accepted until May 30th. Apply Now!

Join us for our Startup Challenge Weekend!  Join us for an exciting 2-day experience to inspire student entrepreneurs at Penn State Harrisburg!  The event features: Opening Night featuring local entrepreneurs Scott and Stephanie Shirley Two student pitch competitions on March 22 Click here to learn more!

The Harrisburg Launchbox in partnership with the Penn State Harrisburg Professional Sales Education Center hosted the inaugural AI in Sales Symposium on February 12, 2025 featuring keynote Dr. Michael Rodriguez from East Carolina University. View the news story here: https://harrisburg.psu.edu/story/49456/2025/01/29/harrisburg-host-ai-sales-symposium-feb-12

Join us on June 14 for an incredible power packed day and it's all about SCALING your idea! We'll discuss marketing tips and trends, explore small business resources to grow locally and internationally, plus hear the stories of incredible entrepreneurs in our region. SUMMIT SESSIONS INCLUDE "Ready, Set SCALE" with Product 10x Accelerator "American Seed Funding Program" - Kelly Wylam, Ben Franklin Technology Partners "Today's Top Marketing Trends" - Leona Griffin, Sassy Cheetah "Expand Your Startup Into International Markets" - Nic Cervantes, U.S. Commercial Trade Office Panel: "Building a Strong Foundation for your Startup", CREDC, Assets, SEDA-COG Click here. Register...

Join us in April at Penn State Harrisburg for one of the following events: April 10 - 2nd Research and Discovery Day.  Join our full day program featuring research, workforce and innovation initiatives in Central PA.  Register here.   April 19 - 17th Annual Central PA Signal Integrity and MASH Forum.  Join us for an insightful discussion around the semiconductor industries and developments.  Register here.   April 23 - Truist Empowered Entrepreneurs Executive Seminar + Student Startup Showcase.  Join us for the Spring Finale of our Truist session featuring James Bailey, President & CEO of the Russell Innovation Center for...