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The O’Pake Institute offers an array of services to support entrepreneurs, small and established for profit and nonprofit businesses. The Institute’s experienced staff, in conjunction with undergraduate and graduate students selected for the O’Pake Fellows Program, work directly with businesses in the areas listed below.


This list is comprehensive but does not include all the services offered through the Institute. If the Institute cannot directly support a business, we work directly with other trusted professional service providers to ensure that the business receives the support required to start, grow and thrive.  


O’Pake is dedicated to collaborating with businesses to create innovative solutions, a process we refer to as Project #6. While the "first five" projects on any to-do list are high-priority and time-sensitive, the sixth project remains essential yet often lacks sufficient resources for completion. This is where we step in to help.
 

Business Planning

The O’Pake Institute provides technical support and business planning services to aspiring entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and small business owners, helping them navigate challenges, optimize operations, and achieve sustainable growth.

  • Business Model Canvasing (For-Profit)
  • Business Model Canvasing (Non-Profit)
  • Business Plan Development
  • Feasibility Analysis
  • Nonprofit Advising

 

Creative Services

The O’Pake Institute provides creative services designed to support entrepreneurs, small and established businesses. These services cater to any business in need of creative support, marketing services, advice, and resources. Through student-powered services and professional service providers, The O’Pake Institute ensures innovative solutions for clients as they develop their businesses.

  • Logo Development
  • Market Research
  • Opportunity Assessment
  • Social Media Marketing
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Traditional Marketing
  • Website Development

 

Financial Services

Through its unique relationships and partnerships, the O’Pake Institute provides financial services designed to support businesses and foster professional growth. These services cater to any business in need of financial support, advice, and resources. By leveraging its staff and partners, The O’Pake Institute promotes financial education and security for clients as they develop their businesses.

  • Financial Projections
  • Financial Budgeting and Planning
  • Preparation for Financial Lending/Grants
  • Financial Operations Guidance
  • Venture Investment

 

Technology Transfer

  • Feasibility Analysis
  • IP Acquisition
  • IP Management
  • IP Search
  • IP Strategy
  • Product and Prototype Development
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Services

FLIC Funding Recipient
O'Pake spearheads microgrant program
The Financial Lending and Innovation Collaborative (FLIC) was developed to help early-stage entrepreneurs at one of the toughest points in their entrepreneurial journey.
Triiilax Patent O'Pake Institute Technology Transfer Office
First patent secured
In late 2022, O’Pake secured its first patent with Spark Business Incubator clients Curtis Jaques and Gerard Setteducato of Triiilax, a premier lacrosse training company.
2023 tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition Winners OCOA
Client wins business plan competition
SPARK Business Incubator client OCOA, a curly hair care company in Reading, Pa., won the $10,000 prize at the tecBRIDGE Business Plan Competition awards ceremony in April 2023.
O'Pake Spark Business Incubator Pottsville CollegeTowne
Services launched in Pottsville
The O'Pake Institute launched Spark Business Incubator services at the University’s Pottsville CollegeTowne campus in October 2023.