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Penn State Startup Week
Also known as: Startup Week powered by PNC
Pennsylvania State University · University Park, PA
Annual week-long celebration bringing together Penn State student and alumni entrepreneurs for inspiration and ingenuity. Includes the Inc.U Competition live finals, speaker events, workshops, and networking. Powered by PNC Bank.
Quick fit check
- No funding listed
- No equity required
- Currently active
- Verified by research
Key numbers
Funding range
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Equity
None
Application
Annual
Campus Wide
Last activity
2026-03-21
Medium confidence
Application and Timing
Annual event typically held in March.
Participants
Penn State students, alumni, faculty, and community entrepreneurs.
Funding and Equity
No direct funding from the event itself, but hosts the Inc.U Competition finals ($30K prize pool).
Recent Activity
- March 2026: Startup Week held with Inc.U Competition finals.
Known Startups or Winners
Inc.U winners announced during Startup Week.
Verification Gaps
- Specific agenda and attendance numbers not captured.
Additional research notesShow
Evidence
- Program listed on Invent Penn State events page.[1]