Investment aims to increase economic development, tech innovation, and tech start-ups
Pennsylvania State University is investing $30 million to bring awareness to student innovations, boost student success, spur economic development, and shine a spotlight on the university system’s Innovation Park at Penn State.
The Invent Penn State initiative also intends to increase the number of technology business start-ups in Penn State campus communities, Penn State President Eric Barron said.
Innovation Park features a combination of office, manufacturing, and research space set up to support entrepreneurs and established businesses.
(Next page: What the $30 million investment will include)
Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
Latest posts by Laura Ascione (see all)
- Weak tech could push students, faculty to other institutions - April 13, 2026
- 13 predictions about edtech, innovation, and–yes–AI in 2026 - January 1, 2026
- 5 essential dimensions of AI literacy - December 12, 2025