Invent Penn State@InventPennState

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Joined April 2017
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Deadline Approaching! Get your startup in front of investors, innovators & industry leaders at @InventPennState Venture & IP Conference happening in October. 👇️ Register by Aug. 21. pennstatevip.com/apply
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Read Anderson's story at buff.ly/rguqUTQ. #PennStateBiotech #PennStateScience 📸: Invent Penn State
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Applications are now open for Venture Connection at the Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference (Oct. 1–2) in State College. Entrepreneurs can pitch investors, network, and explore funding opportunities — no Penn State affiliation required. Apply: pennstatevip.com/apply
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🎙️ New episode of #DareToDisrupt! From a Pennsylvania dairy farm to modernizing communications for the White House, building a successful consulting company and launching purpose-driven ventures, Bobby Morgan's journey is anything but ordinary. 🎧 invent.psu.edu/programs/dare…
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50 episodes. 50 conversations with Penn State alumni founders, innovators and leaders. In this special Dare to Disrupt episode, Ryan Newman reflects on the lessons, challenges and stories that shaped the podcast’s first 50 episodes. invent.psu.edu/daretodisrupt… @SmealCollege
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Our Summer Founders Program teams hit the road to Philadelphia last week to meet with entrepreneurs & leaders at @lungpacer, @FocusCFO, SLCKR & CarToCamp. The trip gave teams a firsthand look at the persistence, execution and behind-the-scenes work it takes to build a company.
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Turning ideas into action. Penn State’s Nittany Motor Sports team used @OriginLabs to build the chassis for their Formula SAE race car, providing them with hands-on experience with design, fabrication and engineering along the way. originlabs.psu.edu/stories/p…

Powering Student Innovation: How OriginLabs Supported Nittany Motor Sports - OriginLabs

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Penn State researchers David Williams and Chun Sen Liu are exploring an AI-driven solution to help aerospace companies repair CAD model inconsistencies—moving aircraft design closer to faster, more efficient analysis. invent.psu.edu/stories/penn-…
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Company culture doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built with intention. In this episode of Dare to Disrupt, Mike Karns shares insights on creating a culture that supports teams, drives performance, and helps organizations grow. 🎙️ invent.psu.edu/daretodisrupt…
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Founders and startup supporters: The Road to LionCage 2026 is making its next stop June 17 at Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern PA. Attend for pitches, networking and ecosystem connections. Register: eventbrite.com/e/19869039802…

The Road to LionCage-Ben Franklin Technology Partners

An Open Category Pitch Competition welcome to all entrepreneurs, taking place at Ben Franklin Technology Partners!

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Applications are now open for Venture Connection at the @InventPennState Venture & IP Conference. Capital-seeking startups can connect directly with investors through curated meetings & networking opps designed to help companies grow & scale. Apply now: pennstatevip.com/apply
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Last week, our Summer Founders Program teams heard from Colin Hodge, a marketing and product growth leader with 17+ years of experience helping startups scale. The conversation covered entrepreneurship, disruptive marketing, user psychology, perseverance & adapting as a founder.
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Summer Founders Program team members and Happy Valley LaunchBox Start-up consultant and Co-Working Manager Jason Huber sitting at table.

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AI is transforming how organizations operate. The @CBICC AI Summit (May 29) is built to help small businesses & nonprofits put it into action. Excited that our own Brad Zdenek will be presenting on using AI for smarter grant research. business.cbicc.org/ap/Events…
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Save the date 📅 The Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference is back—connecting innovators, founders, and researchers around innovation + IP. Registration is now open: pennstatevip.com/
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Have an idea with real-world potential? NSF I-Corps helps you test, refine, and validate your concept through customer discovery. ⏳ Upcoming cohort deadline is approaching—apply now: invent.psu.edu/programs/nsf-…
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🎙️ 50 episodes of Dare to Disrupt! Recorded LIVE, Asia Grant (Scent Social Club + Redoux) shares how she’s building immersive fragrance experiences + a standout brand. 🎧 Listen now: invent.psu.edu/daretodisrupt… @SmealCollege
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From left to right: Dare to Disrupt podcast host Ryan Newman, guest Asia Grant, and Penn State Smeal College of Business Dean Corey Phelps. All three posing in front of a Penn State and Dare to Disrupt branded backdrop.

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Penn State alumni entrepreneurs—this one’s for you 👇 The Penn State Alumni Entrepreneurs Network connects innovators building and growing ventures across the PSU network. 💡 Network 🤝 Collaborate 🚀 Grow Learn more: invent.psu.edu/programs/psae…

Penn State Alumni Entrepreneurs Network - Invent Penn State

Empowering the entrepreneurial spirit among Penn State alumni.

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AI is reshaping education 🎓 Jackie Foor shares how it’s opening new opportunities for students and careers. 🎧 Listen: invent.psu.edu/daretodisrupt…
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Built at OriginLabs. During Penn State Startup Week, students brought the Dare to Disrupt logo to life—designing and fabricating prototypes for the podcast’s 50th episode celebration. Watch: piped.video/watch?v=J3lEXCgh…
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From idea to impact 🚀 NSF I-Corps helps innovators test assumptions, connect with customers, and build stronger ventures. See the results in the 2025 Innovation Rockstar Awards. piped.video/watch?v=y_Hh9oem… invent.psu.edu/programs/nsf-…
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