The Road to LionCage-Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The mission of the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) is to make our region the best possible place for early-stage and technology-driven companies to start, grow, and thrive.i2n is an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council and is funded in part by private sector support and educational partners.

Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n)

An Open Category Pitch Competition welcome to all entrepreneurs, taking place at Ben Franklin Technology Partners!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Road to LionCage is a series of small, intimate pitch competitions that lead to the LionCage Pitch Competition in the fall of 2026. This June 17 session is an open category pitch competition, open to all founders and entrepreneurs. <h3>Details:</h3><ul><li>10 entrepreneurs will pitch their idea, product or service to our judges panel.</li><li>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.</li></ul> <h3>June 17 Agenda:</h3>5:00 p.m. Registration5:30 p.m. Opening Remarks5:45 p.m. Panel Discussion6:30 p.m. Pitch Presentations8:00 p.m. Winners Announced and ReceptionGuests are welcome and encouraged to attend, cheer on their favorite entrepreneur, listen to an inspiring panel discussion in celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship, and make new connections with business and community leaders.There is no cost to pitch or attend. Advance registration required. <h3>Apply to pitch:</h3><a href="https://lioncage.greatvalleylaunchbox.com/may-app/" title="https://lioncage.greatvalleylaunchbox.com/may-app/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a> for more details and to apply. Applications due no later than11:59 p.m. on June 1. Note: This link is for applications only. <h3>Attend the event:</h3>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.<a href="https://lioncage.greatvalleylaunchbox.com/" title="https://lioncage.greatvalleylaunchbox.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here</a> to visit the LionCage website for more details and a recap of the 2025 event.___________________________________<a href="https://i2n.ccedcpa.com/" title="https://i2n.ccedcpa.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">About i2n:</a> 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.

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