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?? Join us for the Student Startup Challenge Weekend! ?? ?? March 21-22 An exciting 2-day event designed to inspire and empower student entrepreneurship at Penn State Harrisburg. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, create, and innovate! Excited to connect with our featured entrepreneurs and coaches ?? Stephanie Shirley Scott Shirley Suresh Madhuvarsu Jogi Daita Dustin Betz Meredith Bowen Ian Kanski Michael Minnaugh Himanshu Goil John Sider Jodi Frank Ganesh H. Drew Piispanen ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFkcW2Xk

Last chance to register for Tomorrow! - Join us on March 18 for the New Tech Meetup of Central PA! Come and hear about what's happening with our innovation program + meet our special guest Suresh Madhuvarsu, SaaS and sales expert to discuss emerging trends with AI, sales and marketing! Registration is free - reserve your spot! https://lnkd.in/e_6YSRWq

?? Final Deadline Alert!! ?? Today is the last day to apply for the 2025 Idea TestLab! Don't miss out - join our 5-week Virtual Startup Accelerator program to turn your startup idea into a viable business. Gain access to a strong network of business professionals, one-on-one coaching, and class sessions revolving around customer discovery, common failings, identifying tangible results, and more. Register now at the link below! Sponsored by: Harrisburg Launchbox powered by Penn State, Beaver Valley LaunchBox (Powered By Penn State), Corner LaunchBox, Shenango LaunchBox, Mont Alto LaunchBox, powered by Penn State, Invent Penn State

?? Join us for the Student Startup Challenge Weekend! ?? ?? March 21-22 An exciting 2-day event designed to inspire and empower student entrepreneurship at Penn State Harrisburg. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, create, and innovate! Excited to connect with our featured entrepreneurs and coaches ?? Stephanie Shirley Scott Shirley Suresh Madhuvarsu Jogi Daita Dustin Betz Meredith Bowen Ian Kanski Michael Minnaugh Himanshu Goil John Sider Jodi Frank Ganesh H. Drew Piispanen ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFkcW2Xk

?? Calling All Innovators and Entrepreneurs! Do you have a big idea that could change the world? The time has come! Our annual Big Idea Pitch Contest is officially open for applications! This year, we’re focusing on AgeTech—innovative tech solutions that support healthy aging for older adults. Whether you’re working on a groundbreaking business idea or looking to scale your established venture, we want to hear from you! At Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA, we’re seeking forward-thinking entrepreneurs and founders in areas like: ?? Nutritious easy-to-prepare food options tailored to seniors ?? Wearable monitors ?? Caregiving support solutions ?? Wellness and mobility innovations ...and so much more! Visit our website at https://lnkd.in/eB6NHAVZ and apply today! hashtag #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #AgeTech #BigIdeaContest #Startups #HealthyAging

Hello techies! Join us on March 18 for the New Tech Meetup of Central PA! Come and hear about what's happening with our innovation program + meet our special guest in Suresh Madhuvarsu, SaaS and sales expert to discuss emerging trends with AI, sales and marketing! Registration is free - reserve your spot! https://lnkd.in/e_6YSRWq Thanks to David Cawley for organizing!

Join us on March 27 for our Women and Innovation roundtable! This one is VIRTUAL! Our guest speaker is Camille Genise, founder, visionary and entrepreneur. Camille is the founder of FELOH [fell?oh], a beauty marketplace. She is also an ecosystem builder in Cleveland, OH and serves as Director of High Growth Services with JumpStart Inc.! Join us online and hear about her journey in entrepreneurship and community building. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJpNDVZB

Join us on March 21 for Startup Night! Our kickoff night for the Startup Challenge features presenters Stephanie Shirley and Scott Shirley, a dynamic entrepreneurial couple! Stephanie is the founder of Bennis Public Relations, Inc, a PR and Communications firm and Scott is the founder of Pledge It, a fundraising platform for nonprofits. They each have a unique and inspiring startup story! Plus hear from some of our students who will pitch in our Saturday competition. Registration is free - https://lnkd.in/e9NyXBn #startups #pennstateharrisburg #innovation #entrepreneurship

Join us for the Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference! ?? April 10-11, 2025 ?? One of the largest tech startup events in the Mid-Atlantic. This year’s conference will showcase over 80 startups and bring together 40+ venture capitalists, creating unparalleled opportunities to network, collaborate, and learn. Explore cutting-edge innovations in?#IT, #energy, #biotech, #healthcare, and more. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or industry leader, this event is your gateway to the future of innovation. Registration is open now: https://pennstatevip.com/

Hello Innovators! Are you working on a cool idea for a startup? Our Idea TestLab accelerator will help you discover your niche customer, refine the problem you are solving, and assess the viability of your solution. Apply by March 17! https://lnkd.in/e9NyXBn