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Idea Testlab

Wed, Oct 14

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Virtual Event

Have a business idea? Figure out how to turn it into a viable business!

Idea Testlab
Idea Testlab

Time & Location

Oct 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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About the event

Participants will learn how to develop a business model, validate their business model through a scientific process and work one-on-one with experienced entrepreneurs who serve as coaches. Final night pitch competition will award cash prizes.

This is a competitive accelerator for early-stage scalable business ideas. Idea TestLab is free to participants and takes no equity. Application is open to all early-stage, PA-based entrepreneurs – no affiliation with Penn State is required for participation, but you must have less than $500k in revenue.

Class Format:

  • 3 learning sessions, a pitch practice night, and a final pitch night

  • 1:1 weekly coaching sessions


  • You can expect 10 hours of additional work per week - moving your startup forward

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