New Business Support
Materials Research Institute at 220 Innovation Boulevard.
Starting a business? Increase your chances of success at Innovation Park. Our support for start-up companies include the CBICC Incubator Program and the Inventor's Commercialization Toolkit.
Incubator Program for Start-up Companies
The CBICC Business Incubator Program provides a nurturing environment where entrepreneurs can pursue their dreams. The program provides essential services for the development of young firms at reduced rates. Entrepreneurs are assisted in building a vast network of advisors, coaches, and mentors who can help in a variety of situations.
Chamber of Business and Industry of Centre County
The CBICC is located in Innovation Park and offers resources to entrepreneurs, works to provide a positive climate for business in Centre County, and acts as a liaison amoung businesses, educators and the workforce to make sure area companies have the skilled employees they need. The CBICC holds may networking and training events each year.
Penn State Small Business Development Center
The Penn State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is located at Innovation Park and offers free business consulting for Centre and Mifflin counties. Whether you already own a business or are planning to start one, their seminars and free consultations can help you achieve your goals
Funding Opportunities
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners, located in Innovation Park, and the Life Sciences Greenhouse of Central Pennsylvania provide early-stage investment and targeted business development services for start-up companies and existing manufacturers.
