# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Road to LionCage- Celebrating Women Founders - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: An Open Category Pitch Competition featuring a panel discussion honoring women founders!About this EventRoad to LionCage is a series of small, intimate pitch competitions that lead to the LionCage Pitch Competition in the fall of 2026. This March 18 session is an open category pitch competition, with a panel of Women Founders in honor of Women's History Month.Details:5 to 7 entrepreneurs will pitch their idea, product or service.Two winners will be selected. Prizes: $500 to first place and $250 to second place. PLUS, the first place winner will automatically qualify for the main LionCage Pitch Competition on November 6 where participants compete for thousands of dollars in prize money.March 18 Agenda:5:00 p.m. Registration5:30 p.m. Opening Remarks5:45 p.m. Panel Discussion6:30 p.m. Pitch Presentations8:00 p.m. Winners Announced and ReceptionGuests 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.Apply to pitch: for more details and an application. Applications due no later than11:59 p.m. on March 1. Note: This link is for applications only.Attend the event:Click on the registration button. Remember, there is no cost to attend but advance registration is required.About LionCage:Now in its third year, LionCage is presented by Invent Penn State and the LaunchBoxes at Penn State Brandywine and Great Valley, and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) to support entrepreneurs and innovators across all of southeastern Pennsylvania. to visit the LionCage website for more details and a recap of the 2025 event.___________________________________ The Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) is an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council. Our mission is to make southeastern Pennsylvania the best possible place for early-stage and technology-driven companies to start, grow, and thrive.Thank you to all of our supporters! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/media/the-road-to-lioncage-celebrating-women-founders/100001981586188633 - **Event Categories**: business, contests, womens-history-month - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Media - **state**: PA - **country**: United States - **location**: Penn State Brandywine - **lat**: 39.9263837 - **long**: -75.4470628 - **full address**: Penn State Brandywine, 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Road to LionCage- Celebrating Women Founders - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1b48b4c7fd5fca99fa3577ef27a79e5ca8f8a99a72820518faed40eedc57870b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4a7619-gmir.png?v=1770360414 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Road to LionCage- Celebrating Women Founders being held? - **A:** The Road to LionCage- Celebrating Women Founders takes place on Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 18 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Penn State Brandywine, 25 Yearsley Mill Road, Media, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Road to LionCage- Celebrating Women Founders? - **A:** The Road to LionCage- Celebrating Women Founders is organized by Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n). - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Road to LionCage- Celebrating Women Founders is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Media, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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