Programs

Idea TestLab

Have a business idea? Figure out how to turn it into a viable business. Idea TestLab is a "customer discovery" investigation designed to help you better understand the customer, the problem you're trying to solve, and how to provide value in a differentiated way. Participants compete for funding in the culminating Idea TestLab Pitch Competition.
  • FREE 6-week hybrid startup accelerator
  • 1-on-1 virtual coaching from startup experts
  • Win up to $2000 in total prize funding
  • No affiliation with Penn State required for application
Key Dates:
  • Virtual sessions from 6 - 8 p.m.
10/2/2024
10/9/2024
10/16/2024
10/23/2024
10/30/2024
  • In-Person Final Pitch Competition session from 5 - 8 p.m.
11/4/2024
  • Application Deadline
9/10/2024
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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:
  • Experienced Startup Category
  • New Startup Category
  • Student Startup Category
  • Social Impact Startup Category
  • $5,000 per Category Winner
  • $10,000 Awarded to "Best of Show"
Key Dates:
  • Event Date:
11/8/2024
  • Event Time:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Location:
Penn State Great Valley
  • Registration:
Coming Soon!
  • To learn more about the event, please contact Tony Mattei at mattei@psu.edu