The results of the Nov. 8 LionCage Pitch Competition are in. This new event featured pitch presentations from entrepreneurs and startup companies across Southeastern Pennsylvania.
The one-day gathering at Penn State Great Valley saw entrepreneurs compete for cash prizes while making new connections, as they gained recognition and access to inspiring creators and innovators who are transforming their industries and society, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine.
The event was made possible through a collaboration between Penn State Brandywine’s LaunchBox, the Great Valley LaunchBox, and the Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n).
It was presented in collaboration with the United Way of Chester County.
The competition had 63 applicants and 30 teams that were selected to pitch in five categories: New Startups, Penn State Students and Alumni, Social Impact Initiatives, Experienced Startups and Young Entrepreneurs, which featured high school students.
Each category had one winner who was awarded $5,000 and one honorable mention who received a plaque.
In addition, one team was awarded $10,000 for being named “Best of Show.”
The winners were:
New Startup
First Place: Lectra Technologies
Honorable Mention: EV Bots
Penn State Students and Alumni
First Place: Bottimals
Honorable Mention: SaveWare
Social Impact Initiative
First Place: The Community Grocer
Honorable Mention: BaKIT Box
Experienced Startups
First Place: H2O Connect
Honorable Mention: Cogwear
Young Entrepreneurs
First Place: Pathlight
Honorable Mention: Ace Tennis Academy
Best of Show
The Community Grocer
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