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March 23, 2023
MONT ALTO, Pa. – Two Penn State students Stephen Leshko and Omar Rady won first place at the 2023 LION Tank™ pitch competition. LION Tank, hosted by the Mont Alto LaunchBox, was held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 22, at Penn...
February 24, 2023
Event to be hosted by Penn State Mont Alto Launchbox on March 22 JANUARY 24, 2023 MONT ALTO, Pa. — Entrepreneurial spirits have a chance to shine once again as Penn State Mont Alto hosts its sixth annual LION Tank...
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August 26
2026
Berks LaunchBox announces six new 'IMAGINE Your Business' grant recipients
The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State has announced six recipients of its ‘IMAGINE Your Business’ grant, designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs accelerate their business growth. The program awards up to $2,000 to assist startups with prototyping, marketing, product development and other essential business expenses.
August 20
2026
After 30 years of research, Penn State startup reinvents the putting green
While they are on opposite sides of the country, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in New York and California’s Pebble Beach Golf Club have at least two things in common. They are both hosting the U.S. Open Golf tournament and they both now seed their greens with a weed that most of the nation’s golf clubs spent decades eradicating.
August 10
2026
Teen Entrepreneur Challenge helps students turn ideas into action
Penn State Lehigh Valley’s 2026 Teen Entrepreneur Challenge Camp brought together 21 high school students for a weeklong residential experience focused on entrepreneurship, community impact and hands-on business development. Through faculty instruction, industry mentorship and team-based challenges, students gained the skills, confidence and connections to turn ideas into action while exploring future educational pathways at Penn State.
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.