News & Events
June 17, 2025
State College community member Dawn Ziegerer believes in the power of storytelling. Recognizing its value in leadership, she launched The Great Story Workshop to help leaders and entrepreneurs use storytelling to overcome challenges and become more effective, relatable communicators. “The workshops are...
August 28, 2024
Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank supports entrepreneurs by derisking their startups and helping them turn ideas into viable businesses. The LaunchBox services are at no cost and are accessible to Happy Valley community members, as well as Penn State...
August 16, 2024
When the College of Engineering opened its brand-new Engineering Design and Innovation Building (EDI), Kate Myers and Tyler Henderson saw a unique marketing opportunity. Myers, the creative director at the College of Engineering, knew that her colleague, Henderson, had extensive experience in shooting...
Invent Penn State News
July 1
2026
Penn State Small Business Development Center clients earn SBA Honors
The Penn State Small Business Development Center is celebrating three clients selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for their outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship in Pennsylvania.
June 29
2026
New entrepreneurship, commercialization structure to grow research impact
Penn State’s Office of the Senior Vice President for Research will implement a strategic reorganization, effective July 1, designed to strengthen the University’s ability to drive research commercialization, community-engaged research and statewide economic impact.
June 26
2026
LaunchBox Ladies showcases innovation and women-owned businesses
Five women entrepreneurs pitched their businesses during the fourth annual LaunchBox Ladies Pitch Competition at Penn State Lehigh Valley, competing for funding while receiving feedback from a panel of regional business leaders. The annual event highlights Penn State's commitment to supporting entrepreneurship by connecting founders with mentorship, resources and opportunities for growth.
June 17
2026
Sharon Economic Development Fund invests $95,000 in Sharon businesses
Three businesses will receive support through the Sharon Economic Development Fund.