MVP DevLab Application

MVP DevLab is an ongoing program that supports entrepreneurs in transitioning from the idea stage to launch readiness.

Through weekly coaching sessions, participants receive the necessary resources and guidance to develop their Minimum Viable Products and progress towards successful startup launches.

What's included:

Weekly in-person coaching sessions with hands-on programming that leverage the latest lean startup processes to help build, test, and iterate on your MVP.
Server credits, SOLIDWORKS suite for 1 year
POWr.io plugins for 1 year
Access up to $1000 Market Test Fund to help build and test your MVP
24×7 access to our facilities for 1 year, with team space in one of our dedicated team rooms
Access 70+ advisors and experts

Application and Program Timeline:

Applications open - August 1st and continue on a rolling basis through Janurary 15th 2024
Application interviews are an on going basis and will be conducted within 10 days of appication submission
Participants announced on a rolling bases
Meetings - Every Monday Starting Sepetember 1st and run through March 31st

Please note:

Teams are expected to have completed cutomer discovery before entering the MVP DevLab program
Teams should be prepared to spend between 10 - 15 hours a week during the program working on their MVP.
As an economic development resource for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, our services are designed to support new and existing PA startups. As such, PA startups/teams will have a preference over non-PA teams.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

Elizabeth Hay

Jack White Family Director of the Happy Valley LaunchBox powered by PNC Bank

Company name

Primary Contact First Name

Primary Contact Last Name*

Email*

For those who are affiliated with Penn State, we'd prefer you provide a non-PSU email to ensure we can continue to reach you after graduation or separation from Penn State.

Closest Penn State Campus Location*

This will help us find more resources near you that you'll be able to take advantage of. If you are working with a LaunchBox or Innovation Hub as part of the Invent Penn State Program please let us know.

Is your company incorporated or registered? *

Yes

If your company is incorporate in what state are you registered?

Tell us about what you are building.*

About how many customer discovery interviews have you conducted prior to starting to work on your MVP?*

What did you learn in your customer discovery phase about your customer, product, and initial features?*

What do you plan on accomplishing during the MVP DevLab?*

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