Road to LionCage – Open Road Category

Invent Penn State and the LaunchBoxes at Penn State Brandywine and Great Valley, are partnering with the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) to present LionCage 2025.

New this year is Road to LionCage, a series of six small, intimate pitch competitions that lead to the LionCage Pitch Competition in the fall of 2025. The May 21 session is an open category – all entrepreneurs regardless of industry sector are welcome to apply.

Details:

• The program will kick-off with a dynamic and informative panel discussion featuring successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. You will gain valuable insights, learn from their experiences, and get expert advice on taking your business to the next level.
• 5 to 7 entrepreneurs will pitch their idea, product or service. Each will have five minutes to pitch followed by three minutes of Q&A with a panel of judges.
• Two winners will be selected. Prizes: $500 to first place and $250 to second place. PLUS, the first place winner will automatically qualify for the main LionCage Pitch Competition on November 14 where participants compete for thousands of dollars in prize money.

May 21 Agenda:

5:00 p.m. Registration

5:30 p.m. Opening Remarks

5:45 p.m. Panel Discussion

6:30 p.m. Pitch Presentations

8:00 p.m. Winners Announced and Reception

Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend, cheer on their favorite entrepreneur, listen to an inspiring panel discussion, and make new connections with business and community leaders.

There is no cost to pitch or attend. Advance registration required.

APPLY TO PITCH:

CLICK HERE for more details and an application. Note: This link is for applications only. Applications due no later than April 27, 12:01 a.m.

ATTEND THE EVENT:

Click on the registration button. Remember, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required.

About LionCage:

Now in its second year, LionCage is presented by Invent Penn State and the LaunchBoxes at Penn State Brandywine and Great Valley, and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) to support entrepreneurs and innovators across all of southeastern Pennsylvania.

Click here to visit the LionCage website for more details and a recap of the 2024 event.

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About i2n: The Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) is an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council. Our mission is to make southeastern Pennsylvania the best possible place for early-stage and technology-driven companies to start, grow, and thrive.