It’s a good time to start up.

Interested in having your own business? We’re here to help.
How can we help?
Located at the Penn State Beaver Valley campus in Monaca, we connect Beaver Valley entrepreneurs to the support, resources, and facilities they need to build a sustainable and scalable business with a viable plan for growth. By centralizing our no-cost services, we help entrepreneurs avoid the common mistakes startups often face and enable them to focus their time on growing their business.
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WE OFFER:
  • Business advice and mentorship
  • Legal and intellectual property services
  • Educational workshops and speaker series

Programs & Events

No-cost Fall Workshops

Register for free fall workshops and learn expert strategies to maximize your profits and reach!

 

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Business Support – Community Hours

Take advantage of our no-cost support for local small businesses, with a focus on digital and social media marketing. Come visit us in our Community Hours every Thursday 6PM – 7PM or set up a time by clicking below!

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Penn State Law Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic

Provides a variety of free legal services related to startups.

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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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Small Businesses Benefit from Summer Workshops

August 12, 2024

Beaver Valley LaunchBox successfully hosted a series of summer workshops designed to help small businesses thrive. These workshops attracted an excellent turnout from Beaver County's small business community, fostering valuable connections and equipping participants with practical knowledge to boost their...
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‘Queen B’ Event Highlights Women Entrepreneurs of Beaver County

June 11, 2024

BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – Women entrepreneurs from Beaver County were the focus of a panel discussion hosted by the Beaver Valley LaunchBox. The June 5 event, Queen B’s, was held in the B-HIVE (Beaver Valley Hub for Innovation, Venture and...
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Creative Corner in area libraries

January 23, 2020

Visit a local library and you might notice a new corner designed to inspire your entrepreneurial spirit. The Beaver Valley LaunchBox partnered with the Beaver County Library System to establish Creative Corners in each area library.  The Beaver Valley LaunchBox...
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Student entrepreneurs enter the ‘Lion’s Den’ in competition at Penn State Beaver

December 6, 2019

Penn State Beaver held its fourth annual Lion’s Den competition Nov. 14. Eight ideas for new products were presented to a panel of judges during the "Shark Tank"-style competition. “Lion’s Den provides a platform for our students to learn and...
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Penn State Beaver awarded $50,000 to drive entrepreneurship, bolster local economy

December 6, 2019

As part of its Invent Penn State initiative, the University today announced four new seed grants, each valued at $50,000, designed to bolster entrepreneurship and economic development in communities surrounding Penn State campuses across the commonwealth. Penn State Beaver is one of...
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New Year, SMARTer Goals

January 9, 2023

Setting goals is an important step for any entrepreneur, and as we enter 2023, now is a great time to start thinking about your goals for the year ahead. By setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals, you...
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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.

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IP Navigator

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

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Startup Navigator

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

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