Applications opened this week for Spark Bowl, a “Shark Tank”-style competition hosted by Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks.

Penn Community Bank is continuing its commitment to grow the local economy and support area businesses by providing grants to four innovative startups.

Delaware Valley University (DelVal), the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and Startup Bucks are hosting the fourth annual Spark Bowl Competition on Nov. 16, in Delaware Valley University’s Life Sciences Building auditorium.