Launchbox Events
The Mont Alto LaunchBox ― one of 21 innovation hubs in the Commonwealth ― is part of Invent Penn State, a broader Penn State initiative to promote entrepreneurship and innovation across the Commonwealth.
The idea is to offer free services to entrepreneurs in communities around the Commonwealth to help them start and grow businesses that will drive economic development in their communities. Services include legal and patent advice, co-working space, mentorship to help de-risk and accelerate startups, entrepreneur development workshops, and connection to micro grants and other resources. The Mont Alto LaunchBox opened in early 2018.
Global Entrepreneurship Week
On Wednesday, November 20, 2019 the campus will host the Entrepreneurship Forum, from 12:20 - 1:10 p.m. in Wiestling Hall. This event includes a panel of Penn State students who are launching their business ideas and plans into the marketplace. The event will free of charge and open to the public. Community members, aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, and government and economic development officials are invited attended.
The forum will be held in conjunction with Penn State’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 18 - 24).
About Global Entrepreneurship Week
- https://gew.psu.edu/
- https://genglobal.org/gew
- http://www.kauffman.org/what-we-do/entrepreneurship/global-entrepreneurship-week
Mont Alto LaunchBox LION Tank™
On March 11, 2020, the Mont Alto LaunchBox will host its third annual micro-grant pitch competition — a “Shark-Tank-like competition" — when the top two competitors will be awarded mini-grants of $1,000 to $1,500, get one year’s access to the Mont Alto LaunchBox facility, and receive additional support for their startups. The event will last from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. and takes place in the General Studies Auditorium.