Pennsylvania State University is seeking entrepreneurs with product ideas that can solve problems for educators at all levels , including technology that advances education in online labs and virtual reality . The university announced its partnership with technology accelerator Dreamit this week , soliciting applications from start - ups for a March 2016 launch of Dreamit EdTech , which will offer six months of support as entrepreneurs develop their ideas and de - risk their new companies . “Working in partnership with Penn State, Dreamit EdTech will empower entrepreneurs to create disruptive products while at the same time connecting them with established industry players to integrate those technologies directly into the educational experience,” said Avi Savar, CEO of Dreamit. Penn State is seeking educational technology ideas tied to student support , career services , analytics , and interventions , among other areas , and expects students and faculty to benefit from the accelerator in terms of internships and research opportunities .
Pennsylvania State University is seeking entrepreneurs with product ideas that can solve problems for educators at all levels , including technology that advances education in online labs and virtual reality . The university announced its partnership with technology accelerator Dreamit this week , soliciting applications from start - ups for a March 2016 launch of Dreamit EdTech , which will offer six months of support as entrepreneurs develop their ideas and de - risk their new companies . Penn State is seeking educational technology ideas tied to student support , career services , analytics , and interventions , among other areas , and expects students and faculty to benefit from the accelerator in terms of internships and research opportunities .