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Berks LaunchBox

Berks LaunchBox holds innovation symposium

The Penn State Berks LaunchBox recently hosted a “Town Hall Discussion and Conversation on the Innovation Economy” with business and academic innovation leaders. In addition, the Berks LaunchBox will host several events and webinars in the coming weeks, including a Startup Challenge.
Berks LaunchBox holds IdeaTest lab

Berks LaunchBox keeps entrepreneurs moving forward

The Berks LaunchBox has re-tooled its consulting and classes to continue to help startups, small businesses and dreamers to keep moving forward during this difficult time. Staff members are available from 8 a.m.­ to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, by appointment for virtual meetings and assistance.
COVID Face shield

Berks alum designs face shield component for COVID-19

To help during the COVID-19 crisis, Penn State Berks alumnus and entrepreneur Joe Sinclair's Reading-based 3D-printer manufacturing business, Verde Mantis, has created a design that is being used to print the component of face shields that holds the translucent shield in place.
Coasty

Startup develops product through Berks Launchbox

For Coasty, reducing pollution in the earth's waterways is a priority. Founded in 2018 by partners Shanna Henry and Petros Pappalas, the company is committed to providing high quality alternatives to single-use plastic straws with their biodegradable paper straws.