Penn State is making strides to create a more equitable economy, one that will support the success of minority and female-led startups, create relational change for employees and lay critical foundations to support sustained systems change. A new partnership between...

Penn State’s research expenditures surpassed $1 billion in 2019-20. This milestone—which puts Penn State in a select group of research universities—reflects the university’s commitment to groundbreaking 4.0 industry research in areas like artificial intelligence,...

Sensor Networks, Inc. (SNI) is starting 2021 off with a bang. The IIoT company, which specializes in ultrasonic and visual technologies for remote monitoring within the energy sector, recently announced that it would be growing in real estate, solutions and...

Laboratory Equipment Company (LECO) reduces downtime and increases uptime in the lab, helping researchers hone in on what it calls “the known unknowns.” Its Happy Valley facility has long been an integral part of the operation. No matter if you consider it a fruit or...

Around the world, more than 140 billion liters of water are flushed down the toilet every day.  And about 4 billion people around the world don’t have access to safe sanitation and almost 1 billion people don’t have any access to toilets. These are many of the...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – February 10, 2021—With an aim to bring affordable metal 3D printing to small-to-medium size companies and decentralize additive manufacturing, Xact Metal™ today announced the exclusive sales and service partnership with GoEngineer in the western...

Image: Happy Valley Launchbox A recent National Science Foundation grant is setting the groundwork for a new institute at Penn State. The $500,000 grant will help interdisciplinary researchers found the AI-Enabled Materials Discovery, Design, and Synthesis (AIMS)...

Image: Happy Valley Launchbox Have a great business idea, but just not sure if it’s viable? Apply to participate in Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank’s virtual Idea TestLab. The four-week program helps entrepreneurs and teams better assess a business idea for...

Penn State researchers Stephen Lynch (left) and David Williams (right) are working to accelerate designs for higher-performing, more efficient and safer aircrafts for the U.S. Navy. IMAGE: TYLER HENDERSON, PENN STATE Dr. David Williams heads a team of researchers in...

Entrepreneurs hoping to participate in the conference’s Venture Connection event and meet with a range of eager investors only have a few more days to register. The Invent Penn State Venture & IP Conference is quickly approaching — and if you plan on participating...

Charles E. Kaufman understood that scientific research helps to fuel industry innovation and economic growth. A Pittsburgh-based chemical engineer, entrepreneur and investor, Kaufman established a foundation in 2006 to support research activities in chemistry, biology...

On Jan. 14, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced 38 companies, seven organizations and 14 individuals from across the United States won their prestigious Tibbetts Award for accomplishments in creating cutting-edge technologies. Among this prestigious...