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Businesses taking their idea to the next level!

Participants can win up to $15,000!

Registration

Join us as 30 teams present their business ideas to a panel of judges on Friday, November 8 for LionCage Pitch Competition offering entrepreneurs exposure and connections, and the chance to win cash!

Friday, November 8
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Penn State Great Valley Conference Center
30 East Swedesford Road Malvern, PA 19355

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. PSU | PSU Alumni
  4. Social Impact Initiative – presented by United Way of Chester County
  5. Young Entrepreneur
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Penn State Brandywine
CCEDC
Penn State Great Valley

Application Process

Applications

Closed

Acceptance

Notified: October 9
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

Title Sponsorship

Nittany Sponsorship

White Sponsorship

Cub Sponsorship

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