Join us on April 10-11, 2025, for the Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference, one of the largest tech startup events in the Mid-Atlantic! Connect with over 80 startups and 40 venture capitalists, and explore innovations across #IT, #energy, #biotech, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to network, learn, and drive innovation forward. Registration is open: https://pennstatevip.com/ #InventPennState #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechStartups #VentureCapital
Invent Penn State
Higher Education
State College, Pennsylvania 2,589 followers
A Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success
About us
Invent Penn State is a Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success. Launched in 2015 by Penn State President Emeritus Eric Barron, Invent Penn State is a $30 million initiative that redefined the university’s land grant mission to include entrepreneurship and innovation programs, tools and resources that accelerate the movement of great ideas to the marketplace and make a substantial economic development impact in Pennsylvania and beyond. Invent Penn State, hosted in the Office of Entrepreneurship and Commercialization, is a coordinated effort that spans the university’s 24 campuses, all academic colleges, including the College of Medicine and Penn State Law, and our numerous institutes and centers. Countless Penn Staters, community leaders and industry partners have contributed to developing what quickly has become a burgeoning entrepreneurship ecosystem at Penn State, one that provides resources and support to faculty, staff, student and community innovators. Entrepreneurs in all 21 Penn State undergraduate communities now enjoy free access to accelerator programs, coworking space, legal and IP advice, mentorship, rapid prototyping, pitch competitions and funding. Many thanks to Penn State senior vice president for research Lora G. Weiss and her team, Commonwealth Campus chancellors and their innovation space teams, and our many collaborators who are developing new resources daily. The Invent Penn State initiative would not be possible without this ingenious power of partnership.
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https://invent.psu.edu
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- Higher Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- State College, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2015
- Specialties
- entrepreneurship, startup support, business support, patent and IP trademark services, startup funding, innovation hubs, Venture and IP Conference, research funding, grants, networking, business accelerator programs, customer discovery, and student startup funding
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123 S Burrowes St
State College, Pennsylvania 16801, US
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Student Startup Spotlight: Marble Bobby Brinker, Harsh Maheshwari, Mihir Kulkarni, Aviral Bansal, Matthew Walter, and Mehul Aggarwal are the passionate innovators behind Marble—an AI-driven mental wellness platform revolutionizing personal growth and coaching. Guided by the expertise and resources from Penn State’s ENTI Penn State Engineering Entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) program, this team has harnessed cutting-edge technology, creativity, and data-driven insights to bridge the gap between self-reflection and coaching. The ENTI program has played a pivotal role in shaping Marble’s journey, offering mentorship, networking opportunities, and a supportive ecosystem to bring their vision to life. From securing B2B partnerships to presenting at TechCrunch and achieving 3rd place in the INC U Challenge by Invent Penn State, the Marble team is leveraging their ENTI experience to create a future where personalized mental wellness and coaching are accessible, impactful, and innovative. 💡
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Don’t guess—discover! Find out what your audience really wants with Customer Discovery 101, a free, self-paced online course that helps you dive deep into understanding your customers and validating your business concept. 🎯 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ep5wZ_RT
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You can be part of this too: The Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation hosted an inaugural NYC event to celebrate the mission of innovation in the built environment, the goal of partnering to solve industry problems, and honor a generous gift by a Trustee - part of a 1:1 matching gift program by Penn State. You can be part of this momentum as well. Check it out: Penn State Cocoziello Institute of Real Estate Innovation Invent Penn State https://lnkd.in/eWr4Zpai
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The Altoona LaunchBox supported by the Hite Family supports small business startups in the Blair county region by offering a suite of services including advisory team meetings, virtual programming, speaker series, and more. Are you an aspiring #entrepreneur or #smallbusiness owner in the Blair county region? https://lnkd.in/dQ53ju5v Check them out! https://lnkd.in/dvC4FU2c Penn State Altoona
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Explore how #AI and data are transforming the way businesses deliver empathy at scale in the newest episode of the Dare to Disrupt podcast 🎙️ Host Ryan Newman, CFA dives deep with Mario Ciabarra, founder and CEO of Quantum Metric, about his entrepreneurial journey, #leadership, and game-changing impact in digital analytics. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/evyVGhdQ #DareToDisruptPodcast #Innovation #AI #Entrepreneurship
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Join the information session coming up on Monday, December 9th. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePQW9BTG
Are you a student entrepreneur with a game-changing idea? The Inc.U Competition can help take your startup to the next level! This signature Invent Penn State program, allows six undergraduate startups from any Penn State University campus the chance to compete and pitch for a $30,000 prize pool. Join us for an info session on December 9th, at 7:00 pm to learn if your startup qualifies, the application process, and more! Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePQW9BTG
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It’s #GivingTuesday! Today, consider supporting your local LaunchBox or innovation space, and make a direct impact for entrepreneurs in your community. 🌟 These spaces can provide free resources, mentoring, competitions, and funding opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Support your local LaunchBox or innovation space here: https://lnkd.in/d_3WuW9R
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New Kensington, once a thriving manufacturing hub, is now facing economic decline with vacant storefronts and empty warehouses. The rise of "Industry 4.0," driven by advancements like artificial intelligence, robotics, and data analysis, is transforming manufacturing. To revitalize the community, Kevin Snider, chancellor of Penn State New Kensington, and local leaders emphasize the need for workforce retraining to meet the demands of modern industries. With its focus on entrepreneurship and innovation, Penn State is poised to lead the effort in adapting the local workforce for this new era of manufacturing. Visit bit.ly/3UR5jEk to read more about Penn State’s role in revitalizing New Kensington through workforce retraining and innovation. See more examples of #PennStateImpact in Pennsylvania on the Community Impact Map at bit.ly/4eqRjb7 #WeAre Penn State University Invent Penn State
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Exciting Opportunity for #PennState Innovators! The James Dyson Foundation is sponsoring a student-led capstone project for Spring 2025! 🎉 This is an incredible chance for students in the Engineering Entrepreneurship (E-SHIP) Program to create real-world solutions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and make a lasting impact. Got an innovative idea? 🌍 Submit your project proposal by Thanksgiving break for the chance to secure funding and bring your vision to life. Projects should address a tangible problem, making this a unique experience to tackle pressing issues with creative engineering. 🔗 For inspiration, check out previous James Dyson Award winners, and learn more about submission details here: [James Dyson Foundation Capstone Sponsorship](https://lnkd.in/eztanRSX). #WeAre #PennState #DysonFoundation #EngineeringEntrepreneurship #Innovation #PSU
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