Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank

Have an idea? Don’t miss your chance to test it out.💡

Applications for Idea TestLab are closing soon!

This free, four-week program helps you talk with potential customers, refine your idea, and determine whether it has real potential. You’ll also receive one-on-one coaching and access to startup funding opportunities.

Ready to take the first step toward entrepreneurship?

Learn more and apply: https://happyvalley.launchbox.psu.edu/idea-testlab/

February is the perfect time to pause and take stock of how the year is shaping up. After January’s planning and goal-setting, this month offers a valuable checkpoint to reflect on what’s working, what’s stalled, and where small adjustments can make a big difference.

Take a look at the goals you set at the start of the year and measure early progress. Celebrate quick wins, identify obstacles, and refine your approach before habits and routines fully set in.

A thoughtful check-in now can help you stay focused, flexible, and better positioned for growth as the year continues.

Great startups are built on strong leadership, not just strong ideas.

Launching this February, the Startup Leadership Program is a two-part Launch & Learn workshop designed to help founders strengthen emotional intelligence and leadership style.

Through interactive sessions participants will gain practical strategies to lead teams with clarity, confidence, and intention.

✨ Bonus: Participants who complete both sessions and the required work will earn a Startup Leadership certificate and digital badge to showcase their achievement.

👉 Sign up now: https://share.hsforms.com/1a45pavQRQkCYRVE5BMNyCgdj6wg?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_dgwiss8F9lJE65-4aAtHBM2n2zBbG-Q9rkWDPu2yl6CWdqpo9tuP0_27Jp0a2SfcwYM4oypH-IWqnHGRc-_EjcVkFjg&_hsmi=397570264&utm_content=397570264&utm_source=hs_email

January is a great time to sharpen your skills, try new tools, and build habits that support long-term growth. Whether you’re just exploring an idea or actively building a business, investing in learning early in the year can help you move forward with more confidence and clarity.

At Happy Valley LaunchBox, our programs are designed to meet founders where they are. From testing early ideas and developing leadership skills to building and improving your first product, our hands-on programs help turn momentum into real progress.

If you’re just getting started, Idea TestLab is the perfect place to begin.

👉 Applications close January 23:
https://happyvalley.launchbox.psu.edu/idea-testlab/