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HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, January 9, 2025, Grant Elliott – a visionary leader in the AI industry and the Founder, Chief Product Officer, and driving force behind SimplAI Product – visited the Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (HU) to host an exclusive workshop for CIE’s Founders.

The hands-on workshop, hosted at CIE’s office in downtown Harrisburg, proved to be an invaluable experience for this diverse group of CIE Founders. The seminar offered practical techniques and strategies to integrate cutting-edge AI into products and services, and attendees learned how to harness AI to elevate their offerings, drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced marketplace. Under Mr. Elliott’s guidance, participants gained actionable tools to apply within their ventures, and new insights into enhancing efficiency and delivering greater value to their customers.

“We were thrilled to welcome Grant Elliott to the CIE, and we are grateful for the dynamic learning opportunities his workshop provided,” noted Jay Jayamohan, Executive Director at CIE. “When we speak about inspiring new generations of inventors and innovators in Harrisburg, this is precisely what we’re talking about. Grant’s session exemplified the CIE’s commitment to equipping entrepreneurs and founders with the resources, mentorship, and expertise needed to thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape. I know this event left our Founders inspired and better prepared to take their entrepreneurial journeys to the next level.”

Did you know? Earlier this month, the CIE kicked off the fifth annual launchU Startup Challenge – the premier business pitch competition for aspiring entrepreneurs in high school and college. Student teams from anywhere in the world can apply for the chance to pitch their business, receive invaluable mentorship from seasoned founders, and compete with visionaries from all over the globe for cash prizes to help launch that venture. Applications are due by March 7, and the event culminates in an action-packed virtual event on May 14. Read more here and apply today!

ABOUT THE CIE AT HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY

The Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is dedicated to empowering students and the community to turn ideas into action and action into successful business ventures. Through mentorship, professional development programming, hands-on opportunities, and a focus on bringing opportunity to underserved communities, the CIE helps entrepreneurs develop the skills they need to succeed in today’s dynamic global economy.

ABOUT HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY

Harrisburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is a private, nonprofit university offering bachelor’s and graduate degree programs in the fields of science, technology, and mathematics. For additional information about the University’s affordable, demand-driven undergraduate and graduate programs, please call 717.901.5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu. Stay updated by following Harrisburg University on XLinkedInInstagram, and Facebook.