Support to Launch and Grow Your Business
- Startup accelerator programs
- 1:1 coaching and mentoring
- Prototype development
- Makerspace
- Open Collaboration Space
- Legal and intellectual property resources
Learn business basics.
The E-ship CrashCourse is a 1-hour interactive session that breaks down the steps you need to take to become your own boss and gives you access to resources to get you started on your journey.
Explore at your pace.
Customer Discovery 101 is a free, online program that helps you explore your idea, understand your customers, and see if your business could work — all on your own schedule.
Get help with your idea.
The 4-week Idea TestLab helps you figure out if you can turn your idea into a viable business. Work with coaches to better define the problem, a target market, and how you will provide value.
1:1 Business Coaching
Our team offers one-on-one guidance to help you move your idea forward with confidence. Whether you need help refining your business model, identifying your target customers, or navigating next steps, our coaches and mentors provide personalized support at no cost. With connections to industry experts and local resources, you’ll have the insight you need to start strong and keep growing.
Collaboration Space to Work or Study
Whether you seek independent work, collaboration with your team, or connections with like-minded individuals, our free convenient space is available to support you. Open work stations, conference rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi are available.
Makerspace
Our makerspace gives you access to tools, equipment, and expertise to turn your concept into something real. From early sketches to working prototypes, we’ll help you test, refine, and bring your physical product to life — all with support designed for entrepreneurs at any stage.
No-cost Legal Resources
The Penn State Dickinson Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic provides a variety of free legal services to startups looking to start a company in Pennsylvania
No-cost intellectual property advice
The Penn State Dickinson Law Intellectual Property Clinic provides entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania free assistance to determine if they have intellectual property and how to protect it.
Let us help you take your idea from concept to creation.
Tools for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Industry
Our Navigators are built with you in mind. See what Penn State has to offer.
Resource Navigator
The Resource Navigator showcases entrepreneurship and innovation resources in Penn State University communities across Pennsylvania.
IP Navigator
The Intellectual Property Navigator is a showcase of Penn State University’s intellectual property available for licensing.
Startup Navigator
The Startup Navigator is a showcase of startups with Penn State DNA.