Yes, Invent Penn State provides mentoring and financial support to community members if they have a viable business idea.
connects students, researchers, entrepreneurs, local startups, industry partners, investors and community partners to the people, programs, and resources that turn ideas into real-world impact. Invent Penn State unites university research, entrepreneurial spirit, and community collaboration to fuel innovation and strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy.
Invest Penn State supports the following programs:
- The Brand Academy: Supports student-athletes to leverage their personal brand for entrepreneurial success and endorsement opportunities.
- Inc.U Competition: Finalist Pitch Event & How You’ll Be Judged Undergraduate pitch competition where student startups compete for $30,000 in investment dollars for their companies.
- LaunchBox & Innovation Network: No-cost coworking space, accelerator programs, and business and legal advice for entrepreneurs.
- NSF I-Corps: I-Corps provides real-world, hands-on training on how to successfully incorporate innovations into successful products.
- Penn State Alumni Entrepreneurs Network: Empowers the entrepreneurial spirit among Penn State alumni.
- Startup Leadership Network: Matches Penn State tech startups with seasoned executives who can accelerate their market entry.
- Summer Founders Program: Penn State teams can win $15,000 to work on their startup, social good, or nonprofit idea for the summer
