HCAR - Hershey Center for Applied Research. South Centrals Pennsylvania's Premier Research Park Located Adjacent to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and College of Medicine.

Penn State Hershey College of Medicine Office of Technology Development

The Office of Technology Development serves the College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, and the scientific and business communities by

  • facilitating translation of creative work into new products and processes
  • enabling constructive, responsible exchange of materials and ideas with outside partners
  • assisting with access to COM and HMC expertise

The Office of Technology Development works closely with other research mission offices, including Research Affairs, Research Development and Clinical Trials, and with Penn State Tech Transfer including the Intellectual Property, Industrial Research and Research Commercialization offices.

Testimonial

Jill Wagner, Contracts and Proposals Specialist

Why should a company locate to the Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR):
HCAR is a one-of-kind research park in Central Pennsylvania. In Central Pennsylvania there is such a wealth of technology and research expertise and HCAR is a great gateway to develop and nurture these undiscovered resources  

What do you enjoy most about Hershey, PA?
Hershey is a small, diverse community.  We have the beauty of two worlds at our fingertips, we’re surrounded by beautiful fields and mountains, yet we’re close to Harrisburg and other vibrant cities.  Also the cultural activities and the arts in Hershey are truly wonderful.

How is HCAR accelerating research and development?
HCAR provides state-of-the-art facilities that enable companies to settle into a research-centric community and grow.

Contact Information

Jill Wagner
Phone: 717-531-8496
Email: JWagner3@hmc.psu.edu