Name: Land Grant Startup Launch Competition
Start: 2026-03-25T17:00:00-0400
End: 2026-03-25T20:00:00-0400

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Wednesday March 25, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Business Building, Dr. Kieko Miwa Ross Atrium

The Land Grant Startup Launch Competition aims to foster innovation in food and agriculture by supporting early-stage startups focused on sustainable business practices. The winning startup will receive a $50,000 investment from the Garber Venture Capital Fund to accelerate their growth and impact. The investment is intended to support scaling the business, furthering research and development, and contributing towards team expansion. All finalist teams will receive travel stipend and accommodations.

Speakers

Travis Lesser

Instructor in Entrepreneurship; Director, Center for the Business of Sustainability, Smeal College of Business

Travis is the Director of the Center for the Business of Sustainability, as well as an Instructor in the Department of Management and Organization. He teaches courses in entrepreneurship (MGMT 215: Entrepreneurial Mindset), social entrepreneurship (MGMT 365), and responsible business... Read More →

Wednesday March 25, 2026 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Business Building, Dr. Kieko Miwa Ross Atrium 475 Shortlidge Road, University Park, PA 16802

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Penn State Startup Week 2026

Travis Lesser

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Penn State Startup Week 2026

Travis Lesser

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