The Latest Invent Penn State News
June 4
2026
Small Business Development Center Growth Summit brings statewide network to Penn State

The Penn State Small Business Development Center recently welcomed professionals from 15 centers across Pennsylvania for the annual PASBDC Growth Summit, a statewide professional development event designed to strengthen the network’s ability to support entrepreneurs and small businesses throughout the commonwealth. 

May 27
2026
Brandywine hosts youth STEAM event for middle school students

The Brandywine LaunchBox held a Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) and Startup Day for middle school students on May 14.

May 22
2026
LaunchBox Ladies event emphasizes entrepreneurial storytelling

Twenty-one entrepreneurs and community members gathered April 16 at Penn State Lehigh Valley for a LaunchBox Ladies Speaker event that focused on the art and evolution of the business pitch. 

May 12
2026
Aerospace engineers explore industry need for aircraft design solutions

Penn State Mechanical Engineering Professor David Williams, alongside mechanical engineering doctoral student Chun Sen Liu, is working to automate the correction of geometric inconsistencies in aircraft design models. They participated in the Invent Penn State U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps regional short course program to align their work with industry need.

May 12
2026
Engineers explore aerospace industry need for aircraft design solutions

Penn State Mechanical Engineering Professor David Williams, alongside mechanical engineering doctoral student Chun Sen Liu, is working to automate the correction of geometric inconsistencies in aircraft design models. They participated in the Invent Penn State U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps regional short course program to align their work with industry need.

May 5
2026
Penn State alums and professor support student entrepreneurs, athletes, veterans

Penn State alums Bobby Morgan, Ben Morgan and Freddie Scott II, as well as Penn State adjunct professor Beth Shaha, are bringing leadership development programming to student entrepreneurs, student-athletes and veterans through Invent Penn State programs.

April 28
2026
Alumna shares truth of entrepreneurship on 50th episode of 'Dare to Disrupt'

Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast celebrated its 50th episode with a live episode recording featuring Penn State alumna, creative entrepreneur, content creator and professional perfumer Asia Grant.

April 27
2026
Penn College kicks off Small Business Month with book signing

Pennsylvania College of Technology is celebrating National Small Business Month throughout May with several events and activities designed for small business owners and individuals interested in turning their ideas into reality. 

April 21
2026
Berks LaunchBox strengthens the startup ecosystem, continuing 2025 acceleration

Throughout 2025, Berks LaunchBox continued accelerating startup growth in the Berks County community. In the last year, Berks LaunchBox assisted 277 entrepreneurs, taught new skills to 713 community members in its Makerspace, offered entrepreneurship classes to 540 community members, supported entrepreneurs and organizations in building 31 prototypes, and impacted 364 students.

April 6
2026
Join the 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast for its 50th Episode live with Asia Grant

Invent Penn State’s Dare to Disrupt podcast will celebrate its 50th episode with a live episode recording featuring Penn State alumna, creative entrepreneur, content creator and professional perfumer Asia Grant on Thursday, April 9, at Struthers Auditorium in the Smeal Business Building.