The 2026 Great Social Enterprise Pitch
The Great Social Enterprise Pitch is where big ideas meet big impact. Join us at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse in downtown Lancaster on Thursday, September 10th for a high-energy evening as five local entrepreneurs pitch their socially and environmentally focused business ideas to a panel of judges and a room full of supporters.
These finalists will have participated in our Idea Incubator, spending 10-weeks shaping their business models and preparing for this moment. They will take the stage to compete for cash, prizes, and the opportunity to bring their vision to life.
Get a glimpse of the magic.
Watch our highlight reel from the September 2025 Great Social Enterprise Pitch and see how this event equips local entrepreneurs to turn bold ideas into real impact.
Partnering with ASSETS means fueling innovation and supporting the next wave of changemakers in our community.
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With gratitude to our 2025 supporters below. 2026 partners will be announced soon.
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Join us for an incredible evening at Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse, where talented participants will compete for cash prizes and the invaluable opportunity to launch their ventures with community backing. One visionary will emerge as Central PA's most innovative new business idea. Don't miss your chance to witness groundbreaking ideas in action and support the future of local entrepreneurship!
The Final Five
We will select five bold entrepreneurs to take the stage at the Great Social Enterprise Pitch. These finalists will be chosen from our Idea Incubator cohort, each developing a business with a strong social or environmental mission.
Once selected, they will be paired with mentors to sharpen their business models and get pitch-ready. Stay tuned as we prepare to spotlight the entrepreneurs ready to make an impact.
Performers
As our judges make their final decisions, the stage will come alive with inspiring performances from a group of talented local artists. These performers embody the spirit of creativity, and community that drives our work at ASSETS.
The night's performances are TBD
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