It’s a great time to start up.

From product development, prototyping, and business planning to technical training, education, and mentorship, the North Central PA LaunchBox is here and ready to serve you.

Supporting manufacturing competitiveness and workforce needs,
growing and attracting talented innovators and entrepreneurs,
and creating new high-knowledge, high-technology businesses in the region.

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NCPA LaunchBox celebrates a year of innovation and industry growth

October 1, 2024

DuBOIS, Pa. — The North Central Pennsylvania (NCPA) LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois marked a year of significant achievements in 2023-24 by fostering regional industry growth and workforce development. A key highlight of the year was the LaunchBox’s pivotal...
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Entrepreneurship panel at Penn State DuBois gives students valuable insights

November 17, 2023

DuBOIS, Pa. — A recent panel discussion at Penn State DuBois, in conjunction with the North Central Pennsylvania (NCPA) LaunchBox, gave students a valuable opportunity to learn from and gain insights from three local entrepreneurs. The simple definition of an...
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NCPA LaunchBox celebrates a year full of activities, education and progress

August 4, 2023

DuBOIS, Pa. — Since its creation in 2019, the North Central Pennsylvania (NCPA) LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois has continued to work towards its mission of being the hub that connects local entrepreneurs to the support, resources and facilities...
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Technical Training Center

The North Central PA LaunchBox and Penn State DuBois offer customized corporate training programs developed and facilitated by subject matter experts who are highly credentialed in their fields. Courses include:
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Die Setter Training Program
  • Fracture and Failure Analysis
  • Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Supervision Essentials Series
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Invest in our Shared Future

The sustainability of the North Central PA LaunchBox relies on the contributions of alumni, friends, and community leaders who see the potential for our campus to serve as a launching point for students and entrepreneurs. Now is the perfect time for community members who share our entrepreneurial vision to invest in our own region’s future.

Idea Lab

The Idea Lab offers students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to utilize various levels of 3D printers and a commercial vinyl printer to create prototypes, marketing materials, and so much more.

The Idea Lab is located in the DEF Building.

Learn to use the 3-D printers with Rapid Prototyping Classes

Entrepreneur Assistance Clinic

Provides a variety of free legal services related to startups.

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Intellectual Property Clinic

Provides entrepreneurs free assistance to determine if they have intellectual property and how to protect it.

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