The weeklong showcase of entrepreneurs and innovators will begin on April 17, covering a wide range of subjects around the theme of overcoming perceived barriers.

Penn State University (PSU) on Monday announced its inaugural Startup Week, a showcase of more than 85 events aimed at helping faculty, staff and students get started with their entrepreneurial ideas.

Nine academic colleges and two administrative units have events planned for the week, which will focus on the theme of overcoming perceived barriers to startup success.

Each event will fall into one of the week’s thematic tracks: advancing the arts and humanities, driving digital innovation, enhancing health,…