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NES kickoff meeting
Visiting LineLeap HQ
co.space concert
A story from our latest meeting, worth revisiting and sharing.
Meet NES members building
something of their own.
Helping incoming college students find their people before they get to campus.
School-specific, verified communities turn online introductions into real friendships. After competing once without winning funding, Niklas returned to Inc.U and earned first place and $15,000 in 2026.
Read the Penn State story ↗A social card game that turns guessing how your friends think into a competition.
Players guess one another’s thoughts and feelings, then reveal the answers. The team earned $10,000 for second place and an additional $2,500 People’s Choice Award at Inc.U in 2026.
Read the Penn State story ↗A rotating, rechargeable cup-pong system that puts a new spin on a familiar game.
AI that builds and maintains modern websites for businesses.
Durable, biodegradable hair accessories designed for everyday use.
Real student businesses. Real prize money.
Meet our pitch competition winners.
Explore the Penn State startup ecosystem. Each program has its own selection process, dates, and funding conditions.
Four weeks to explore your customers and test your idea. Coaching and potential $500 support.
90 days to build and test a prototype. Up to $1,000 in support, with pre-approval.
Ten weeks of business-building support. Up to $1,000 in milestone-based funding.
Pitch your startup for prizes. In 2026, the top three awards were $15,000, $10,000, and $5,000.
A $15,000 equity-free grant for selected startups with a Penn State student founder to work on their venture full-time over summer.
Follow each program link for current eligibility, deadlines, and award terms.
Startup visits. Conversations with founders.
A city full of possibilities.
On a past NYC trip, NES visited VaynerMedia and Gary Vee. A chance to step inside the company and see entrepreneurship beyond campus.
Top 20 members qualify for the NYC trip.
Earn 1 point per eligible meeting.
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Ordered by attendance position. Members with equal points are tied.
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Real estate, personal finance & entrepreneurship · Details to come
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