Programs

Launch and Learn - Entrepreneurial Workshop Series

This 10-workshop series guides early-stage entrepreneurs through the critical steps of building a business. Each workshop is designed to be practical, hands-on, and tailored to the unique challenges of early-stage founders. Participants will learn how to brainstorm business ideas, validate their concepts, build a brand, acquire customers, manage finances, and more. Along the way, they’ll gain access to mentorship, industry connections, and ongoing support to ensure their venture has the strongest possible foundation. By the end of the series, entrepreneurs will have a validated business concept, a clear plan for growth, and the confidence to continue building. Workshop details:
  • Workshop 5 - Prototyping and Testing: Building Your MVP
  • Workshop 6 - Marketing 101: Getting Your First Customers
  • Workshop 7 - Financial Basics: Managing Money and Resources
  • Workshop 8 - Sales Fundamentals for Founders
  • Workshop 9 - Scaling Up: Managing Growth
  • Workshop 10 - Building a Resilient Entrepreneurial Mindset
Key Dates:
  • Workshop 5
January 23, 2025
  • Workshop 6
February 6, 2025
  • Workshop 7
February 20, 2025
  • Workshop 8
March 6, 2025
  • Workshop 9
March 20, 2025
  • Workshop 10
April 3, 2025

LionCage Pitch Competition

The Brandywine LaunchBox is excited to announce a partnership with the Great Valley LaunchBox and i2n to deliver a new pitch competition to support entrepreneurs and innovators across all of southeastern Pennsylvania. Known as LionCage, the program features pitch presentations from entrepreneurs in 4 different categories:
  • New Startup Category
  • Experienced Startup Category
  • Student Startup Category
  • Social Impact Initiative – presented by United Way of Chester County
  • $5,000 per Category Winner
  • $10,000 Awarded to "Best of Show"
Key Dates:
  • Event Date:
11/7/2025
  • Event Time:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Location:
Penn State Great Valley
  • Event Website:
https://lioncage.greatvalleylaunchbox.com/