Venture Lab is a partnership by The Wharton School, Penn Engineering, and The Stuart Weitzman School of Design that provides a physical start here button to serve all students and alumni across the University of Pennsylvania who are interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

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.
Venture Lab offers numerous ways to engage and stay up to date with our programs, events, and more.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities

October 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tangen Hall 342
Navigating the legal world while launching or growing your startup can be a labyrinth.

Have all of these questions or more? Gain some clarity with a 1:1 Meetings with Venture Lab’s first Legal Visiting Expert of the semester, Abe Kwon, Partner at Lowenstein Sandler LLC who specializes in startup law.
October 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00am
Tangen Hall, Philadelphia, PA
Use Penn's library tools to find market data, validate your food or beverage concept, and gain a competitive edge!
October 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Food Lab, 2nd Floor
The Food Innovation Lab is hosting the inaugural Penn Food Resources Fair on October 22nd from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on the second floor of Tangen Hall.

Meet Penn programs, clubs, classes, and other campus resources connected to food. Stop by to learn what is available and find new ways to get involved.
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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