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Ready to Take Your Business Idea to the Next Level?

You can win up to $15,000!

Event Overview

The Invent Penn State LaunchBox programs at Penn State Brandywine and Great Valley, and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) are partnering to deliver a new pitch competition to support entrepreneurs and innovators across all of southeastern Pennsylvania. The LionCage is a new annual event that features pitch presentations from entrepreneurs and startup companies who compete for cash prizes while making new connections and bolstering their recognition.

Categories Include:

  1. New Startup
  2. Experienced Startup
  3. Student Startup
  4. Social Impact Initiative – presented by United Way of Chester County
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Penn State Brandywine
CCEDC
Penn State Great Valley

Application Process

Key Dates

Applications

Apply Now
Close: September 30

Acceptance

Notified: October 8
Registration: October 15

Coaching

Session #1: Week of October 21
Session #2: Week of October 28

LionCage Pitch Competition

November 8 @ Penn State Great Valley, Malvern, PA

Awards

$5,000

Awarded to the winner of each category

$10,000

Awarded to "Best in Show"

$15,000

Total prize opportunity

Sponsorship Opportunities

Want to contribute to an amazing pitch competition serving southeastern Pennsylvania? Become a sponsor today!

Sponsors

Nittany Sponsorship

White Sponsorship

Cub Sponsorship

To learn more about sponsorships, please contact Matt Cabrey at mcabrey@ccedcpa.com