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Entrepreneurship and LionLaunch

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About LionLaunch

Established in May 2016, Penn State Schuylkill LionLaunch supports the local economy by providing programming, training, and mentorship for budding entrepreneurs and small business owners. It is part of the Invent Penn State program, Penn State's Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation, and student career success.

LionLaunch Program Features

Boot Camp

The LionLaunch Boot Camp is a rigorous six-week program available to students and local community members seeking insight on how to start or grow a small business.

Business Plan Competition

Do you have an idea for a small business? Pitch your plan and make your dreams a reality! This program gives you the opportunity to request and earn up to $5,000 in funding.

 

Invent Penn State
 

Invent Penn State is a Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success. Invent Penn State blends entrepreneurship-focused academic programs, business startup training and incubation, funding for commercialization, and university-community collaborations to facilitate the challenging process of turning research discoveries into valuable products and services that can benefit Pennsylvanians and humankind. Connect with the initiative at invent.psu.edu. 

Community Engagement

  • Entrepreneurship and LionLaunch

    • Global Entrepreneur Week 2020
    • Business Boot Camp
    • Business Plan Competition
  • Professional Development

    • The Art of Negotiation
    • Integrated Digital Marketing Certificate Program
    • Introduction to Grant Writing Workshops
    • Grant Writing Tips and Tricks Series
    • Nurse Management Certificate Program
    • Practical Spanish for the Workplace
    • Project Management Certificate Program
    • Supervision Essentials Series
  • Services for Companies
  • Youth Programs

    • Emerging Health Professionals
    • SAT® Prep Course
    • Summer Youth Camps
  • Community Engagement Staff

See Also

  • Penn State Schuylkill LionLaunch helps entrepreneurs grow or start businesses
  • Schuylkill entrepreneurship program completes phase one, now offers seed money
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs encouraged to compete for seed money
  • New initiative open to encourage local entrepreneurship
  • Penn State Schuylkill to receive funding for LionLaunch program

LionLaunch Community Partners

Berks-Schuylkill SCORE
Downtown Shenandoah, Inc. (DSI)
Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association
Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO)
Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce
Schuylkill County's VISION
Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO)

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