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Teen Entrepreneur Challenge - Summer 2026

The Teen Entrepreneur Challenge (TEC) offers high-school students an exciting opportunity to learn entrepreneurship through education and hands-on, project-based experiences. Throughout the week, teams will develop a product or service idea while gaining essential skills in the entrepreneurial mindset, marketing and communication, financial literacy, economics and ethics, artificial intelligence, and teamwork.

  • Hosted at Penn State Berks
  • Programming by Penn State Lehigh Valley Faculty
  • Field Trips, Expert Presentations, Pitch Competitions, FUN!

Program runs July 26, 2026 through August 1, 2026.

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Resources for All Entrepreneurs

At Lehigh Valley LaunchBox. we believe that access to critical resources should never be a barrier to success. Our comprehensive suite of services includes, business development support, legal and intellectual property (IP)) advice and specialized programs tailored to help you start, scale and improve your company.

 

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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

AI workshop highlights real-world tools for small businesses
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, students and community members gathered at Penn State Lehigh Valley on March 27 for a hands-on workshop exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to strengthen business strategy, improve decision-making and expand capacity for small...
Forensic handwriting expert speaks at Global Entrepreneurship Event
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...
Author and entrepreneur Greg Vetter speaks at Lehigh Valley LaunchBox event
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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Tools for Entrepreneurs, Innovators, and Industry

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Resource Navigator

The Resource Navigator showcases entrepreneurship and innovation resources in Penn State University communities across Pennsylvania.

IP Navigator

The Intellectual Property Navigator is a showcase of Penn State University’s intellectual property available for licensing.

Startup Navigator

The Startup Navigator is a showcase of startups with Penn State DNA.