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Got an idea, but don’t know how to begin? PennVention is more than a competition – it’s a learning experience. Through other committees within the Weiss Tech House, we offer a full range of services designed to help you.




Complete Instructions on how to submit to Phase II

Recall that Phase II is the first opportunity to receive judged feedback for your ideas. For more information about Phase II, click here. Here are the complete instructions for entering Phase II: Team Packet (PDF)

Also, use the links below for sample powerpoints from past submissions to PennVention. They may be used as a guideline for preparing your own submissions and fulfilling all of the judging criteria:

Sample submissions (PPT)
Sample submissions (PDF)


Mentoring and Advice

The Mentoring Committee at the Weiss Tech House sponsors mentors who have backgrounds and experience spanning business, law, and technology. Click here to see all the mentors who are looking to help innovative students.


Making an Effective Pitch

On Tuesday, October 21st, 2008, representatives from the Meltwater Group presented a workshop at the Weiss Tech House on creating effective “Elevator Pitches”. Click here to download the slideshow from the event.


Lab or Meeting Space

Come to the Weiss Tech House! Students from across the University can access practical necessities like group meeting space, a computer lab, printing service, six project bays in which to build a prototype, a sewing machine, five tool boxes and a library of technical books and videos for students.

Reserve a room here


Team Building Service

Are you...

An individual who wants to get involved with a team developing a great idea?
A team or individual that needs somebody with a specific skillset or background to make your idea a reality?

If so, email us at pennvent@seas.upenn.edu and we will try to help you get involved or build your team.


EZNumbers

PennVention is proud to offer a special version of EZNumbers software to students at the Weiss Tech House. EZNumbers helps entrepreneurs build their business models, produce financial statements, value your company, and more – no MBA necessary. For more information, please visit http://www.eznumbers.com/more-info.html. Please note that this software is distributed “As is” with no implied warranties.

Click here to download EZNumbers.


Other Competitions of Interest

For a list of other competitions similar to PennVention as well as internet resources that may be of use to PennVention participants, please click here


Need Something Else?

Check out the Weiss Tech House’s list of resources available online and on Penn’s campus by clicking here