Penn State has developed and grown 21 LaunchBoxes and Innovation Hubs across the commonwealth, many of which are located in economically underserved areas. The hubs provide access to no-cost business startup support, including legal services, intellectual property advice, startup accelerator programs, flexible co-working space and more that complement existing community and business resources.
The Hazleton LaunchBox supported by Pasco L. Schiavo, Esq. in April awarded $1,500 in prizes to winners of its annual Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge Pitch Competition. This year's first place finisher, Kaitlyn Marley of the Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences, developed a dance shoe equipped with LED lights.
