LionCage 2026

Be Part of the LionCage Audience!

Join us as an audience member to cheer on the startups and entrepreneurs competing in the 2026 LionCage Pitch Competition! You'll be inspired as we learn more about the innovators of tomorrow who are transforming their industries and our society. And you'll make new connections with business and community leaders, investors, creators, and other entreprenuers across our regional innovation ecosystem.

Registration:

Ticket prices include breakfast, lunch, keynote speaker sessions, and awards reception with food and refreshments. Audience members can join us for the full day or for portions of the day.

NOTE: Guests under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult – a parent, family member, teacher or staff member. Must be age 21 to consume alcohol.

About LionCage:

Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) present LionCage, a dynamic regional pitch competition to support entrepreneurs and innovators.

Interested In Applying?

Click here to apply to pitch at our third annual LionCage Pitch Competition!

Applications close at 11:59 on October 4!

Prizes:

A total of $35,000 will be awarded to across the winners and runners-up of several categories. One winner be named “best of show” and receive $10,000!

Click here to visit the LionCage website for more details about the event.

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About i2n: The Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) is helping to make southeastern Pennsylvania the best possible place for early-stage, technology-driven companies to start, grow, and thrive.

Thank you to all of our supporters!