Commercializing Your Idea – Product Development for Entrepreneurs

PENNTAP and KIZ are offering several half-day seminars to assist entrepreneurs develop new products and plan for commercialization.

Do you have an idea for a new product or service, but are not sure where to turn for help, then this workshop may be for you! The workshop is intended to provide an overview of what is involved in commercializing your idea (getting your product on the market). The program will help you determine the steps necessary in developing your idea. You will learn how to protect your idea, how to assess the business opportunity that your idea represents, and how to put together a plan for commercialization. The instructor will also address design issues and manufacturing approaches. Finally, you will be directed to other resources that can further assist you in making your idea a reality.

Click here to register online.
Cost: $49

Click here for more information or contact Vinelle Johnson at 570.675.9253 (vjohnson@psu.edu)

Spring 2009 Seminar Schedule:

Jan 16 ~ Bloomsburg Technology Center (240 Market St, Bloomsburg, PA)
Feb 27 ~ Penn State Worthington Scranton (Study Learning Ctr,  Dunmore, PA)
Apr 7 ~ East Stroudsburg University (Dansbury Commons, Stroudsburg, PA)
Apr 9 ~ Starting Gate (2750 Constitution Blvd, Beaver Falls, PA)
Apr 23 ~ Duquesne University (Student Union Bldg, Pittsburgh, PA)
May 14 ~ Northwest Commission (395 Seneca St, Oil City, PA)
May 21 ~ Penn State Harrisburg (Church Hall, Middletown, PA)

Classroom instruction is being offered at various locations from 8:30am to 12noon.  It will simultaneously be offered, on each date, via the internet, at any Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) office around the State. Participants (classroom or internet based) must attend at a KIZ office location.  The instructor will be available for individual consultation after each session.

Click here for a listing of KIZ offices or or call 866-GO-NEWPA.