Lehigh Valley LaunchBox, a key player in the Invent Penn State and Lehigh Valley Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, offers programs and resources to help entrepreneurs and innovators bring their ideas to reality.
Our advisory board and champion network provides start up and early stage businesses brainstorming and mastermind sessions that explore innovative solutions and spark creativity to solve challenges and identify opportunities.
We are thrilled to partner with Changemakers to bring this opportunity to the Lehigh Valley. On Friday, February 7 and Saturday, February 8, 2025 Lehigh Valley LaunchBox will host three showings of the “Show Her the Money” documentary. This documentary creates a dialogue the showcases the real life struggles of female entrepreneurs trying to secure capital for their projects. Women in the U.S. receive less than 2% of venture capital available to entrepreneurs. Organizations like Changemaker and Lehigh Valley LaunchBox are trying to change that.
Join us for one of three screenings at Penn State Lehigh Valley February 7th and 8th. Purchase tickets at https://lnkd.in/ekYQsduB
We are also looking for event sponsors to support our mission! Interested parties can sign up here https://lnkd.in/esgtiwQQ
We are very excited to have the opportunity to show this film in the Lehigh Valley. We hope to see you there!
February and March – Food and Beverage Idea Test Lab
April 1 – Applications open for the 3rd Annual LaunchBox Ladies Pitch Competition
June 25, 2025 – 3rd Annual LaunchBox Ladies Pitch Competition
July 27 – August 2 – Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge
Inspire Ideas, Empower Solutions, & Support Growth
Meet the Lehigh Valley LaunchBox
Resources for Entrepreneurs:
- Brainstorming Sessions: To provide initial guidance, support and connections to resources to take the first few steps of the entrepreneurial journey.
- Masterminds: Peer-to-peer mentoring sessions to discuss challenges and celebrate sucesses.
- Idea Test Lab: Validate and refine your business concept with virtual guidance and real-world testing with mentors throughout Eastern PA.
- Customer Discovery 101: Helps entrepreuners to identify, reach and understand their target consumer and market, ensuring preliminary target market fit.
- Teen Entrepreneurship Challenge: Encourage and support the next generation of innovators with dedicated resources and mentorship in an intensive business summer camp format complete with a final group project to be presented to a panel of judges.
Coworking Space
Lehigh Valley LaunchBox microgrant recipients have access to coworking space at Velocity in downtown Allentown.
Find an inviting space to work or book a conference room or training room. You will also find 24-7 access to the building, wi-fi, a kitchenette, and a lounge.
Penn State Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic
Provides a variety of free legal services related to startups.
Penn State Law Intellectual Property Clinic
Provides entrepreneurs free assistance to determine if they have intellectual property and how to protect it.
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