Start-up Companies
Starting a business is no easy task. Innovation Park is committed to helping you every step of the way. In addition to a great space for your business, we offer innovative resources and support for start-up companies.
Innovation Park for Start-Ups
Innovation Park connects start-up tenants to the vast network of entrepreneurial and economic development resources at Penn State. Organizations like the Small Business Development Center and Ben Franklin Technology Partners call Innovation Park home. And our park community provides opportunities for “happy collisions,” where tenants connect and offer wisdom on growing a business, establish partnerships, or become that next big customer.
Available Space
Inquiries on available space at Innovation Park at Penn State should be made to Dan Leri at (814) 865-5925.
Inquiries specific to buildings 310, 328, 329, 330 and 331 Innovation Boulevard should contact Thomas MacDonald at (412) 434-1028.
Or fill out our contact form and we’ll get in touch!
Innovation Park Offers
Innovation Park offers a dynamic work environment that creates opportunities for like-minded leaders and companies to connect for their mutual benefit. Employees at companies in the Park enjoy access to an on-site childcare facility at Daybridge Child Development Center, a NAEYC-accredited center. Lunch programs, walking and running clubs, and other activities help companies in the Park attract and retain top talent.
- High Quality, Master-planned Facilities: Innovation Park includes abundant parking, on-site professional property management, high grade construction materials, efficient design, and immaculate landscaping.
- Tax Benefits: Companies located in Innovation Park can enjoy greatly reduced tax liabilities thanks to the Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ). KIZs are designated zones established in communities that host institutions of higher education, and they’re designed to encourage innovation and generate entrepreneurial opportunities by forming partnerships with organizations available to assist the business community. Learn more about Keystone Innovation Zones
- Strong Economic and Employment Environment: With commercial growth on the rise and an educated workforce, State College is a vibrant community to start and grow a business. Learn more about regional economics and employment.
- Easy Accessibility for Travelers: Innovation Park is located directly off Interstate 99, just a few miles from the State College Regional Airport. Free CATA bus shuttles run between the park and the heart of Penn State’s main campus enabling easy transit and connections to bus routes serving the surrounding communities.
Resources in the Park
- Small Business Development Center (200 Innovation Blvd) offers consulting, educational programming, and specialized services to help businesses grow and prosper. Learn more about the SBDC.
- Daybridge Child Development Center (301 Innovation Blvd) is a NAEYC accredited daycare offering employees at Innovation Park high quality on-site care. Learn more about the center.
- The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center (215 Innovation Blvd) is the premiere conference center in Central Pennsylvania offering flexible meeting and event spaces. Learn more about the Penn Stater.
- Ben Franklin Technology Partners (200 Innovation Blvd) provides critical funding, business, and technical expertise that early-stage and established companies need to grow. Learn more about Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
Connect to the Penn State entrepreneurial ecosystem
Invent Penn State
Invent Penn State is a Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation, and student career success
Technology Transfer
The ability to transfer technology from the University setting quickly and directly into the marketplace gives your business a clear advantage.
Entrepreneurship & Commercialization
Providing crucial programs and generous support for Penn State innovators, affiliated startups, and small businesses—and sharing their inspiring stories.
Research
Innovation Park, tenants are in close proximity to Penn State’s $1.2B research enterprise, allowing convenient access to world-class research in science, engineering, technology, business, and more.
Living & Working in Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania is one of the best places in the world to live, work and play. CNN-Money named State College to its list of Best Places to Live and Launch for its educated workforce, the vast resources available through Penn State, a “vibrant downtown” and opportunities to explore the outdoors in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains region.
