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How PennTAP and Tim Kerchinski Mentor Penn State Student Startups and Train Pennsylvania Businesses
Invent Penn State. PennTAP has been actively involved in a couple important programs for Penn State students through the Learning Factory and the Inc.U Competition.
Berks engineering team selected for the Great Social Enterprise Pitch
Penn State News. Trimatis was one of six finalists in this year’s Inc.U competition, sponsored by Penn State’s Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP).
Student innovators celebrated at Penn State Startup Week reception
Penn State News. Interdisciplinary teams of innovative students showcased their ideas and connected with industry professionals at the 2018 Penn State Startup Week Student Recognition and Networking Reception.
Penn State President Barron hosts economic development luncheon
Penn State News. A team of Penn State Berks students will be featured as one of six finalists in the upcoming PennTap Inc.U competition.
Gift from FirstEnergy Foundation to support Capstone Design Project program
Penn State News. Of the total amount, $100,000 will fund the Penn State Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP)’s matching grant program for Learning Factory Senior Capstone Design Project sponsorships at the University Park campus.
Berks engineering team is finalist in Inc.U competition
Penn State News. Students recycle plastic waste for use in 3-D printing.
Broadband Assistance Drives Job Growth
Broadband Communities. An innovative program in Pennsylvania leveraged stimulus funds to drive broadband deployment, adoption and use. Small and mid-sized businesses flourished.
If the Shoe Fits
Penn State News. Nicholas Unis is leveraging his business curriculum and Penn State’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to turn an idea for fully customized, 3D-printed footwear into a viable product.
Sophomore entrepreneur wins grand prize in ‘Shark Tank’-style competition
Penn State News. Penn State entrepreneur Matt Roda won $15,000 for his company, Reflexion Interactive Technologies, in a “Shark Tank”-style competition against other student startups.
Penn State’s PennTAP Team Delivers Millions in Savings to PA Businesses
Catalyst Magazine. The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program at Penn State has been assisting businesses across the Commonwealth to become competitive and sustainable for more than 50 years.