LaunchBox & Innovation Network

The LaunchBox & Innovation Network is comprised of 21 LaunchBoxes and innovation spaces embedded within Commonwealth campus communities across the state. Each innovation space provides a wide array of no-cost resources needed by entrepreneurs and innovators. Of those, 19 locations are LaunchBoxes™ providing specialized programs to launch startup companies. If your local innovation space doesn’t offer what you need, you can access the statewide network.

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Abington senior unlocks creativity at Abington LaunchBox

ABINGTON - Penn State Abington senior Darryl Gregory has always loved designing, building, and creating artistic works. It wasn’t until he...

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Veteran launches haircare startup with support from Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq.

HAZLETON, PA - Charlee Murdock, a veteran, Hazleton area community member, and a single mother of three, has taken her...

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Healthcare professional launches CPR instruction startup with LaunchBox support

McKEESPORT, PA – At the height of the pandemic, McKeesport local Shalay Williams was employed as a nurse and frequently...

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Network Services
Accelerator
Makerspace
Prototyping
Legal & IP Advice
Co-working
Speakers
Competitions
Advisors
Legal & IP Advice
Competitions
Advisors
Speakers
42
Internships Created
5
Jobs
4
Products Developed

Year open: 2016

Address: Rydal Exec. Plaza, 1095 Rydal Rd., Jenkintown, PA 19046

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday: 10am - 12pm Wednesday: 10am – 12 pm & 1pm – 4pm Thursday: 12 – 4pm

Campus Location: Penn State Abington

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Accelerator
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Prototyping
Advisors
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Co-working
24
Jobs
300
Entrepreneurs Assisted
5
Pitch Comps Hosted
$43,000
Pitch Comp Awards Total

Year open: 2016

Address: 1309 11th Avenue, Altoona, PA 16601

Phone: (814) 949-5500

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Campus Location: Penn State Altoona

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Accelerator
Legal & IP Advice
Competitions
Advisors
Speakers
33
Internships Created
78
Community Events
3
Pitch Comps Hosted
$5,000
Pitch Comp Awards Total

Year open: 2018

Address: 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061

Phone: (724) 773-3516

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: By Appointment

Campus Location: Penn State Beaver

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Accelerator
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Prototyping
Makerspace
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Co-working
22
Jobs
29
Products Developed
90
Community Events

Year open: 2016

Address: 201 Washington Street, Suite 105, Reading, PA 19601

Phone: (610) 396-6400

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Tues, Wed and Thur: 10:00am – 2:00pm; Wed and Thurs: 6:00 – 8:00pm

Campus Location: Penn State Berks

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Accelerator
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Prototyping
Advisors
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272
Students Engaged
9
Products Developed
7
Microgrants
$20,000
Microgrants Amounts

Year open: 2017

Address: 25 Yearsley Mill Rd, Media, PA 19063

Contact: [email protected]

Campus Location: Penn State Brandywine

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22
Internships Created
69
Jobs
237
Entrepreneurs Assisted

Year open: 2017

Address: 701 Fifth Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Campus Location: Penn State New Kensington

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Accelerator
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Makerspace
Advisors
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Co-working
7
Products Developed
23
Entrepreneurs Assisted
2
Pitch Comps Hosted
$11,100
Pitch Comp Awards Total

Year open: 2018

Address: 1040 Eberly Way, Lemont Furnace, PA 15401

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Campus Location: Penn State Fayette

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Co-working
226
Students Engaged
11
Products Developed
6
Pitch Comps Hosted
$13,750
Pitch Comp Awards Total

Year open: 2016

Address: 30 E Swedesford Rd, Malvern, PA 19355

Phone: (610) 648-3200

Contact: [email protected]

Campus Location: Penn State Great Valley

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Co-working
185
Internships Created
39.5
Jobs
1,980
Entrepreneurs Assisted

Year open: 2016

Address: 123 S. Burrowes Street, 2nd Floor, State College, PA 16801

Phone: (814) 867-4542

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 4:30 pm

Campus Location: Penn State University Park

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Accelerator
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Advisors
Speakers
13
Jobs
280
Entrepreneurs Assisted
11
Pitch Comps Hosted
$24,300
Pitch Comp Awards Total

Year open: 2015

Address: 1010 North 7th Street, St 304, Harriburg PA 17102

Phone: (717) 948-4301

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00 pm

Campus Location: Penn State Harrisburg

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Legal & IP Advice
Makerspace
Advisors
Speakers
292
Students Engaged
24
Internships Created
42
Community Events

Year open: 2019

Address: 13-15 W Broad Street, Hazleton, PA 18201

Phone: (570) 450-3135

Contact: [email protected]

Campus Location: Penn State Hazleton

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Legal & IP Advice
Competitions
Prototyping
Makerspace
27.5
Jobs
115
Products Developed
170
Entrepreneurs Assisted

Year open: 2016

Address: 5101 Jordan Road, Erie, PA 16563

Phone: (814) 898-6971

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm & occasional evenings & weekends

Campus Location: Penn State Erie Behrend

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Accelerator
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Advisors
Speakers
Co-working
62
Internships Created
16.5
Jobs
44
Microgrants
$87,331
Microgrants Amounts

Year open: 2015

Address: 2809 Saucon Valley Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Campus Location: Penn State Lehigh Valley

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Accelerator
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Advisors
171
Entrepreneurs Assisted
33
Community Events
6
Pitch Comps Hosted
$99,000
Pitch Comp Awards Total

Year open: 2017

Address: 200 University Dr, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Campus Location: Penn State Schuylkill

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Co-working
41
Faculty/Staff Engaged
148
Students Engaged
72
Entrepreneurs Assisted

Year open: 2018

Address: 410 Ninth Street, McKeesport, PA 15132

Phone: (412) 675-9031

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: By Appointment

Campus Location: Penn State Greater Allegheny

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Legal & IP Advice
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Speakers
82
Students Engaged
82
Entrepreneurs Assisted
1
Pitch Comps Hosted
$3,000
Pitch Comp Awards Total

Year open: 2018

Address: 40 N Second Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201

Phone: (717) 749-4118

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 12:00 – 4:00pm

Campus Location: Penn State Mont Alto

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Accelerator
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Co-working
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Speakers
170
Faculty/Staff Engaged
2
Products Developed
1
Pitch Comps Hosted
$50,000
Pitch Comp Awards Total

Year open: 2019

Address: 2 East Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801

Phone: (814) 372-3020

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Campus Location: Penn State Dubois

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Legal & IP Advice
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Co-working
177
Students Engaged
15
Internships Created
63
Entrepreneurs Assisted

Year open: 2018

Address: 611 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505

Phone: (570) 963-2600

Contact: [email protected]

Campus Location: Penn State Scranton

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Legal & IP Advice
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222
Students Engaged
9
Internships Created
13
Startup Program Graduates

Year open: 2016

Address: 115 Anson Way, Sharon, PA 16146

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 7:30am – 4:30pm

Campus Location: Penn State Shenango

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Co-working
485
Students Engaged
25
Internships Created
34
Jobs

Year open: 2015

Address: 7 S Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Contact: [email protected]

Hours of operation: Monday-Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Campus Location: Penn State Wilkes-Barre

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Legal & IP Advice
65
Students Engaged
1
Pitch Comps Hosted
$1,500
Pitch Comp Awards Total

Year open: 2020

Address: 1031 Edgecomb Ave, York, PA 17403

Phone: (717) 771-8408

Contact: [email protected]

Campus Location: Penn State York

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FREE services available:

  • Legal & Patent Advice Entity formation, equity agreements, IP assessment
  • Business Advice Accounting, marketing, regulatory requirements
  • Accelerator Programs Customer discovery, minimum viable products, business model canvas, design thinking
  • Coworking Space Free hot desk space & wi-fi

Introducing Customer Discovery 101

Discover what customers want with our FREE, online program, designed to help get businesses started. This self-guided resource helps potential business owners dive deeper into understanding their customers, setting clear objectives, and building strategies to align their business with what their customers want.

What to expect:

  • Access to coaches and mentors
  • Downloadable workbook
  • Step-by-step educational videos and guides
  • Additional resources and support

Who is eligible:

  • All Pennsylvania residents
  • Businesses of any type, at any stage
  • No Penn State affiliation required

Get Started

819 new startup programs graduates
7,021 entrepreneurs supported
654 internships created for Penn State students
20,366 Faculty, students and staff engaged