GET READY TO ROAR! Following the incredible success of LionCage 2024, we’re thrilled to unleash the 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 women founders, veteran founders, social impact startups, young entrepreneurs, and the BEST startups in the region. 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?
- March 26 at Penn State Brandywine | 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. | Focus: Women Founders
- April 23 at Chester County United Way | 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. | Focus: Social Impact Founders
- May 21 at Penn State Berks | 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Focus: Open Category
- June 18 at DASD STEM Academy | 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. | Focus: Young Founders
- September 17 at TBC | Time is TBC Focus: Open Category
- October 15 at Layer 8 Security (TBC) | Time is TBC | Focus: Veteran Founders
About March 26 Session – Women Founders
This is so much more than just a pitch competition. The program will kick-off with a dynamic and informative panel discussion featuring women entrepreneurs innovators and business owners followed by the Pitch Competition among women-owned startups. Winners will be selected at the end and a reception will follow.
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.
Visit the Road to LionCage website to learn more about all of the sessions.
Pitch Application deadline: March 9.