Posted: January 17, 2019

Ag Springboard is an awesome opportunity, even for students who don't have a business concept or experience. Teams are looking for students to help. You’ll learn a lot and have a lot of fun!

Reasons to compete in Ag Springboard:

  1. Stand out to employers -- especially those looking for self-starters. (All of them!)
  2. Learn about entrepreneurship and if it's right for you.
  3. Get one-on-one mentoring and feedback.
  4. Act on your ideas and dreams. Take a step to make them a REALITY.
  5. Meet some really cool, inspiring people.
  6. Win $7,500 to MAKE your idea HAPPEN.

Ag Springboard is a student pitch contest in ag sciences. Teams pitch their ideas for a new business or non-profit in food, energy, ecosystems, bioproducts, community development and sustainability. Each team requires one College of Ag Sciences student.

Ag Springboard is an awesome opportunity, even for students who don't have a business concept or experience. Teams are looking for students to help. You'll learn a lot and have a lot of fun.

Students with a venture idea will get incredibly valuable feedback and a chance to win funding for their venture.

Learn more: agsci.psu.edu/entrepreneur

Questions?

The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program believes in your dreams and abilities to Make It Happen. That's what entrepreneurship is all about.

We're here to help!

Ways to connect with us:

  • Text 31996 for text updates from the E&I Program.
  • @psuaginnovation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
  • @MakeItHappenPennState on Facebook
  • Register for Ag Springboard at the E&I website: agsci.psu.edu/entrepreneur
  • Sign-up for the Entrepreneurship & Innovation email list - contact Catherine MacKenzie at
  • Drop by the Entrepreneurship & Innovation office - 107 Armsby Building.