Welcome to Invention to Venture: Penn State!

Date: Saturday, November 10 2007
Time: 8:40 AM to 4 PM (Registration & Breakfast starts at 7:30AM)
Location: Alumni Hall, HUB Robeson Center, University Park, PA 16802

The Pennsylvania State University will host a one-day workshop on Saturday, November 10, on the basics of technology commercialization & entrepreneurship.

The workshop is intended for undergraduate and graduate students, Faculty/Staff as well as community members. Presentations will focus on technology entrepreneurship, opportunity assessment, venture capital, marketing, intellectual property, business plans, and related topics. Speakers at Invention 2 Venture include experts with national stature as well as regional leaders and technology entrepreneurs.
 

At this fast-paced high-energy workshop, participants will
•    Explore technology entrepreneurship fundamentals
•    Discover how to turn an innovative product idea into a new technology venture
•    Hear success stories (e.g. 2003 PSU Grad Matt Brezina raised $ 4 million to start www.xobni.com)
•    Network with the people who can help make your ideas a reality

"Invention to Venture" is being held in cooperation with the National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA), Ben Franklin Technology Partners & the College of Engineering.

Cost: $25 Students, $30 Faculty / Staff, and $50 Business Community & Others.

Participant guide, lunch and a continental breakfast are all included in the fee.

Attention Penn State Students!!! The $25 registration fee will be refunded to you 30-60 days after the event (only if you attend the event). Please enter your PSU ID number on the registration form.

Contact: For more information, contact Khanjan Mehta at khanjan@engr.psu.edu

Sponsors for this event include: