The Berks LaunchBox offers accelerator programs, mentoring, coworking space for startups, a makerspace with equipment for prototyping, and workshops focused on business development. The vision of the Berks LaunchBox is to increase the number of successful entrepreneurs and new businesses in Greater Reading. The mission of the Berks LaunchBox is assist early-stage entrepreneurs and startup companies with accessing the tools and resources they need to launch and grow in Greater Reading. The Berks LaunchBox represents a collaboration between Penn State Berks and Penn State Health St. Joseph to engage the community, students, faculty, and medical staff in helping grow the economy and improve the quality of life in the greater Reading area.