Tangen Hall brings together aspiring #entrePENNeurs from across the University
At seven stories and 68,000 square feet, the Wharton-led Tangen is the largest student entrepreneurship hub in the world. “The ‘start here’ approach is echoed in our mission of democratizing entrepreneurship for all students at Penn,” says Lori Rosenkopf, vice dean of entrepreneurship and Simon and Midge Palley Professor of Management at the Wharton School.
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We’re proud to announce this year’s finalists for the 2026 Startup Challenge.
This year’s competition received applications from student founders across schools at the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of innovation at Penn. The finalist teams are developing ventures across a range of industries, including travel and hospitality technology, food and beverage technology, cybersecurity, government technology, robotics and automation, industrial and agricultural technology, and media and entertainment technology.
The finalists will compete for more than $200,000 in cash prizes and in-kind awards at the live finals on May 1, 2026.
This year’s competition received applications from student founders across schools at the University of Pennsylvania, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of innovation at Penn. The finalist teams are developing ventures across a range of industries, including travel and hospitality technology, food and beverage technology, cybersecurity, government technology, robotics and automation, industrial and agricultural technology, and media and entertainment technology.
The finalists will compete for more than $200,000 in cash prizes and in-kind awards at the live finals on May 1, 2026.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
April 07, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Bikram is a partner at Blu Ventures. He is a seasoned CEO, innovator, and entrepreneur with multiple exits experience.
April 08, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tangen Hall, 2nd Floor Colloquium
Founders often want to create ventures that generate meaningful impact and outsized financial returns. So how do you do it?
Moderated by Professor Tyler Wry, faculty advisor for Social Entrepreneurship, the conversation will explore what it takes to center social impact within a healthy business model.
A networking reception with refreshments will follow.
April 09, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Join Venture Lab for an in-person AMA and 1:1 sessions with David Neuberger, President and CEO of Advancion. David brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across the chemical and specialty materials industries, spanning executive management, product innovation, operations, and corporate strategy.
Venture Lab was built to encourage interdisciplinary, integrated, and inclusive entrepreneurship. It’s a beacon that showcases the wide variety of opportunities across the University. Come grow with us!
Lori Rosenkopf, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at The Wharton School
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