Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence can help you realize your dreams, whether you want to transition a business to the next generation of leadership, revolutionize our world by bringing a new technology to market, secure a strong future for our agricultural producers, or achieve success by launching a new enterprise fueled by your skills and passions. We are growing Western Pennsylvania's economy by supporting, nurturing and promoting commercialization, entrepreneurial activity, new business creation and established business growth. We carry out our mission and address specific needs in the business community through our five distinct centers: PantherlabWorks is catalyzing technology commercialization by providing resources and support to bring early stage innovations from laboratory to marketplace. Agricultural Entrepreneurship Program supports new farmers entering the agricultural industry, helps seasoned producers keep their businesses profitable, and provides planning guidance to secure the future of our region's farms. Small Business Development Center delivers personal attention, honest guidance and valuable resources to establish, grow and build a strong legacy for small businesses. Entrepreneurial Fellows Center provides dynamic management programs to help growing firms achieve the next level of success while also matching business founders and leaders with established entrepreneurial mentors. Family Enterprise Center addresses the personal and business needs of family enterprises, promoting strong relationships, healthy organizations and the success of future generations. The Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence is building a vibrant, dynamic network of entrepreneurs. Learn more about our efforts and achievements in our Strategic Plan and 2007 Annual Highlights Report. For previous Highlights Reports, click here.