Learn how you can win $50,000 towards your BIG IDEA at upcoming events

Come learn how you can win $50,000 towards your BIG IDEA! Are you an entrepreneur with a BIG IDEA who is developing a product, process, or innovation related to the maker economy, outdoors and recreation, forest products, manufacturing, and technology? Learn more at the PA Wilds 2024 BIG IDEA Contest Information and Q&A Sessions. Get an…

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You could win $50,000 toward your BIG IDEA; info webinar planned for January 24

You Could Win $50,000 for your BIG IDEA! Calling All Visionaries in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, PA! Are you a trailblazing entrepreneur with a game-changing idea in the maker economy, outdoors and recreation, forest products, manufacturing, or technology? Your innovation could be the spark that transforms industries and landscapes. Welcome to the…

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Three businesses split $50,000 prize in 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest

Three businesses split $50,000 prize in 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest Prizes go to CiviLink, White Cane Coffee, Caregiver’s Artbox   Three businesses split the $50,000 prize from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners BIG IDEA Contest, held in partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship on June 8 at the University of Pittsburgh…

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Finalists announced for $50,000 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest

Finalists announced for $50,000 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest The finalists have been announced for the 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest, in which local entrepreneurs will compete in a pitch contest for the chance to win $50,000 to develop their small business! In partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship and with funding…

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You could win $50,000 toward your BIG IDEA; info session planned for March 23

Do you have a big idea or are you crafting a product, process or innovation related to the maker economy, outdoors and recreation, forest products, manufacturing or technology? Are you located in Cameron, Elk, Forest, McKean or Warren County?  If you answered yes to these two questions, apply to the BIG IDEA Contest by April…

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Billett Electric and PA Mushroom split $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest prize

Two entrepreneurs split the $50,000 prize from the Ben Franklin BIG IDEA Contest, held in partnership with the Pennsylvania Wilds on June 9 at the North Central PA Launchbox in DuBois. Jeffrey Billett from Billett Electric LLC (Jefferson County) and Esperanzo Wilcox from PA Mushroom Company (Clarion County) were each awarded $25,000 cash to further…

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