O'Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship

We are a catalyst for regional economic development and a driving force enhancing student experiential learning.

Alvernia University is developing a new, innovative model of higher education that mutually benefits students and businesses alike. The O’Pake Institute for Economic Development and Entrepreneurship is Alvernia’s transformational engine for changing the model and execution of higher education. O’Pake is contributing by creating public and private partnerships that develop a talent pipeline needed to aid business growth in the region.

Clients Served	300+
Projects Completed	250+
Students Impacted	100+

O'Pake Institute

SPARK Business Incubator

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Student Experiential Learning

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O'Pake Institute National Science Foundation EPIIC Grant

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What Can O'Pake Do For You?

"When I began working with O'Pake, I didn't even have a business plan. I didn't know how to model out financials. I didn't know that email was important! But O'Pake has guided me through the critical, infrastructure-development areas so that I can focus on the stuff that I do know, and can do well." — Jonathan Scaccia, President of PubTrawlr

“The O’Pake Institute has been a true blessing." — Jermell Mitchell, Founder of NAME

"I have been fortunate enough to work with Alvernia university’s O’Pake Institute on multiple occasions. From the beginning, they have proven to be innovative, creative, professional, and effective. Throughout, they have provided me constant contact and offered me helpful suggestions." — Tanya Melendez, Community Leader