State College's LignoLink wins federal dollars to develop improved feedstock
LignoLink, a State College startup and Penn State spinoff, has won a $750,000 Phase II Small Business Innovation Grant from the National Science Foundation.
Penn State life science researchers now eligible for QED proof-of-concept funding
The University City Science Center�s successful QED proof-of-concept program has an important new academic partner: Penn State University.
Pennsylvania SBDC reports 2013 results amid a challenging funding environment
Pennsylvania's SBDC reports results but diminished capacity due to federal funding cuts in its 2013 annual report.
Founder Profile: Patrick Clasen of EcoTech Marine
Three Lehigh grads teamed up to create high-tech aquarium accessories; their business had $14 million in sale last year.
Founder Profile: Sean Race of XiGo Nanotools
This PA company has solved an industry need -- making measure and analysis of nanoparticles faster and easier.
Founder Profile: Kathryn C. Worrilow, Ph.D., of LifeAire Systems
This passionate scientist saw fluctuations in outcomes for her in-vitro fertilization patients, and dedicated herself to finding a solution.
Hot in Pittsburgh: 2013 was a watershed year for economic development
Pittsburgh�s economic development community is reporting 2013 results that reflect a watershed year with strong growth and investment, and a robust entrepreneurial climate.
Check out the revolutionary green products coming out of the Commonwealth
Whether they're solving an energy-efficiency problem, democratizing wind power or developing mobile solar solutions, these PA entrepreneurs are transforming sustainability into success.
Blackstone LaunchPad Philadelphia boosts student entrepreneurship
Student entrepreneurs on two Philadelphia campuses have a major new resource with Blackstone LaunchPad Philadelphia, a new partnership between Philadelphia University,Temple University and the University City Science Center.
Shale innovators win funding and exposure in third annual Innovation Contest
Four companies will share a $100,000 purse to develop their innovative, shale-related product or service as winners of the Third Shale Gas Innovation Contest.