About this Event
Road to LionCage is a series of small, intimate pitch competitions that lead to the LionCage Pitch Competition in the fall of 2026. This March 18 session is an open category pitch competition, with a panel of Women Founders in honor of Women's History Month.
Details:
- 5 to 7 entrepreneurs will pitch their idea, product or service.
- 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 6 where participants compete for thousands of dollars in prize money.
March 18 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 on what it takes to be a women entrepreneur and female founder, and make new connections with business and community leaders.
There is no cost to pitch or attend. Advance registration required.
Apply to pitch:
for more details and an application. Applications due no later than11:59 p.m. on March 1. Note: This link is for applications only.
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 third 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.
to visit the LionCage website for more details and a recap of the 2025 event.
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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.
Thank you to all of our supporters!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Penn State Brandywine, 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, United States
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