The Latest Invent Penn State News
February 16
2026
Two staff members turn to Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic for business help

Two Penn State staff members turned to the Penn State Dickinson Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic for business and legal advice, which helped transform each of their consulting business ideas into functioning entities. 

February 16
2026
Skincare brand Curology co-founder on Dare to Disrupt podcast

The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast features Nancy Satur, co-founder and medical director emerita of Curology. Curology is a skincare brand delivering personalized prescription treatments straight to customers’ doorsteps.

February 6
2026
Penn State researcher turns decades of turfgrass work into startup success

David Huff, professor of turfgrass breeding and genetics at Penn State, recently earned the Research Innovator Award through the College of Agricultural Sciences for the research and entrepreneurial leadership that led to the founding of his startup, PennPoa. To launch his turfgrass startup, Huff utilized Penn State entrepreneurial resources. 

January 21
2026
Penn State York LaunchBox to host AI workshop for manufacturing leaders

Penn State York LaunchBox is hosting a hands-on workshop for area manufacturing leaders on Thursday, Jan. 29.

January 16
2026
Internship, hands-on experience makes business bloom for Abington student

Penn State Abington student Alina Ortiz combines creativity and the Abington Experience to grow her floral design business.

January 15
2026
Penn State programs help 'Changemaker' make difference, earn recognition

Jakyra Simpson is using Penn State resources to help her grow her business that teaches kids STEM concepts in an innovative and hands-on way.

January 6
2026
Accelerate research impact with the Invent Penn State NSF I-Corps Short Course

Invent Penn State’s NSF I-Corps Short Course is accepting applications for its virtual January/February cohort. The no-cost program helps researchers test a startup idea through customer interviews and educational programming on the lean startup methodology.

January 5
2026
Moving neural implant research closer to commercialization

A startup based on research conducted at Penn State is developing a soft, minimally invasive neural implant intended to reduce inflammation and improve communication with the brain for individuals with drug-resistant epilepsy or living with paralysis. The team recently participated in the Invent Penn State U.S. National Science Foundation I-Corps regional short course to learn more about how their product might fit in the medical device market.

December 10
2025
Software platform for barn managers wins 1st place in Veteran Pitch Competition

Reins to Recovery, a consulting and systems-development service that helps barn managers and equine nonprofits operate sustainably, won first place and $4,500 in the 2025 Veteran’s Business Bootcamp Pitch Competition.

December 10
2025
Broadway’s premier social media agency founder on 'Dare to Disrupt' podcast

The latest episode of Invent Penn State’s “Dare to Disrupt” podcast features Mike Karns, founder and CEO of Marathon Digital, Broadway’s premier social media agency. Marathon Digital creates content and cultivates communities for some of Broadway’s biggest shows, including “Hamilton,” “Hadestown,” “The Outsiders” and more.