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FIND OUT WHO WILL WIN THIS YEARS’ $50,000 PA WILDS BIG IDEA CONTEST!

DuBois, PA – In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, Ben Franklin Technology Partners recently sponsored a BIG IDEA contest targeting innovators working in the maker economy, forest products, outdoors and recreation, and even tech-manufacturing. The winner will receive a prize package that includes:

  • Up to $50,000 in cash
  • The opportunity to win an additional $2,500 in a People’s Choice Award sponsored by CNB Bank
  • The chance to pitch the business concept for a $10,000 seed grant from Ben Franklin
  • A guaranteed seat in an upcoming business accelerator program.

Please join us to cheer on these regional entrepreneurs and finalists as they pitch their business concepts to a team of independent judges: American Precast Industries, Billett Electric, Brinc Building Products, Neodime, Nimbus-T Global, and The PA Mushroom Company.

Stay for a fun networking event, sponsored by Just Realty, following the presentations.  Those who prefer to attend virtually via Zoom will receive the link after registering.

WHEN:          Thursday, June 9, 2022

WHERE:       North Central PA LaunchBox, Powered by Penn State DuBois  (2 East Long Avenue, DuBois, PA 15801)

WHEN:          2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

RSVP:            https://2022pawildsbigideacontest.eventbrite.com