Inspire Ideas, Empower Solutions, & Support Growth
Help from the first day of your new idea, through growing your company and any day in-between.
Don't Quit Your Day Dream
Don’t quit your daydream.
Turn your business idea into your next opportunity.
Lehigh Valley LaunchBox powered by Penn State connects entrepreneurs with education, mentors, resources and opportunities to move forward. Whether you’re exploring an idea, starting a business or planning for growth, we’ll help you identify your next step.
**Open to PA Business. No Penn State affiliation required.**
## One place to start. Support at every stage.
You don’t need a finished business plan—or all the answers—to connect with LaunchBox. Bring your questions, challenges and ideas. We’ll help you explore your options and connect with Penn State expertise and partners across the Lehigh Valley.
- **IDEA:** Talk through your concept and identify where to begin.
- **TEST:** Explore customer needs, test assumptions and strengthen your business idea.
- **BUILD:** Develop your skills, connect with mentors and access specialized resources.
- **GROW:** Explore training, workspace and opportunities to expand your business.
Support to help you move forward
Our mission-supported services give entrepreneurs access to practical guidance and education at no cost.
Meet the Lehigh Valley LaunchBox
Our mission is to be the “hub” that connects local entrepreneurs to the support, resources, and facilities they need to build a sustainable and scalable business with a viable plan for growth.
news & events
November 2, 2026
Penn State Lehigh Valley is expanding into downtown Allentown with a nearly 8,500-square-foot renovation at 835 Hamilton Street, made possible by a $500,000 state grant secured by State Senator Nick Miller and the Allentown House Delegation. The new location, on...
August 13, 2026
August 10, 2026 by Tiffany Valdez-Madera CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — For most high school students, summer break means sleeping in and scrolling through social media. But for 21 teens from seven states, the summer of 2026 meant something different: building...
June 30, 2026
Five female founders compete for funding and mentorship during Penn State Lehigh Valley's fourth annual pitch competition. Penn State Lehigh Valley LaunchBox Ladies Pitch Competition participants: Ali “Amac” McGuire, April Schiel, Virginia Ellen, Lisa Pammer and Donna Boden. Credit: Hope...
November 19, 2025
By Ryan Abramson CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — Penn State Lehigh Valley’s LaunchBox welcomed internationally acclaimed, forensic handwriting expert Beverley East on Nov. 17 for an evening event that brought together small business owners, entrepreneurs, students and law enforcement professionals. Held in the...
October 1, 2025
By Sara Karnish CENTER VALLEY, Pa. — In a recent presentation to the Lehigh Valley LaunchBox audience, Greg Vetter, an author, entrepreneur, innovator and investor, shared stories of the challenges and triumphs he faced throughout his entrepreneurial career. Vetter co-founded a...
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