The Road to LionCage

Compete for funding and a spot in the 2025 LionCage Pitch Competition at an event near you!

Event Overview

Following the incredible success of LionCage 2024, the Brandywine LaunchBox is partnering with the Great Valley LaunchBox and CCEDC’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) to deliver ROAD TO LIONCAGE 2025! Prepare for an electrifying series of SIX smaller pitch competitions across the Greater Philadelphia region, running from March through October! We’re shining a spotlight on the brightest minds and most groundbreaking innovations, celebrating founders across all backgrounds. Each event is a high-stakes showdown, with the winners earning AUTOMATIC ENTRY into the grand finale: LionCage 2025 on November 14th at Penn State Great Valley! The countdown to LionCage 2025 has begun – are you ready to compete?

Apply today to an upcoming event:

Women Founders
Social Impact Founders
Open Category – Anyone can apply!
Young Entrepreneurs
Open Category
Veteran Founders

Register to Attend

Register Here

Join us as 30 teams present their business ideas to a panel of judges on Friday, November 8 for LionCage Pitch Competition offering entrepreneurs exposure and connections, and the chance to win cash!

Friday, November 8
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Penn State Great Valley Conference Center
30 East Swedesford Road
Malvern, PA 19355

For more information on event visit LionCage website.

Awards

Women Founders

March 26, 2025 | 5 – 9 PM
Penn State Brandywine | Media, PA

Social Impact Founders

April 23, 2025 | 2 – 6 PM
Chester County United Way | Exton, PA

Open Category

May 21, 2025 | 5 – 9 PM
Berks County, Venue TBD

Awards

Young Entrepreneurs

June 18, 2025 | 2 – 6 PM
Downingtown STEM Academy | Downingtown, PA

Open Category

September 17, 2025 | 2 – 6 PM
Philadelphia, PA, Venue TBD

Open Category

May 21, 2025 | 5 – 9 PM
Berks County, Venue TBD

To learn more about sponsorships, please contact Matt Cabrey at mcabrey@ccedcpa.com