News & Events

Student LionCage is Back at the Great Valley Launchbox!
This year we are mixing things up a bit to give students of all interests the most well rounded and educational experience as possible. This is a low pressure, not scary, fun educational event. The purpose of Student LionCage is...
Great Valley LaunchBox Showcase April 5th!
Great Valley LaunchBox Showcase Tuesday, April 5, 2022 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley 30 East Swedesford Road, Malvern, PA 19355 Join us to learn about opportunities for student and community entrepreneurs at...
Great Valley LaunchBox Student Pitch Day
Penn State Great Valley will host a virtual Student Pitch competition from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 21. Student Pitch Day offers Penn State students an opportunity to pitch their products or ideas to a panel of...
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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.