The region’s most open pitch competition
5×5 gives startups a shot to win $5,000. All you need is an idea and 5 minutes to pitch it.
Join Us for the First 5×5 Night in Our New Home at 2 Fulton W!
February 24, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Start Garden at 2 Fulton W
Voting Closes: February 17, 2026 11:59 pm
Join Us for the First 5×5 Night in Our New Home at 2 Fulton W!
February 24, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Start Garden at 2 Fulton W
Voting Closes: February 17, 2026 11:59 pm
5 votes
5 ideas
5 minutes
5 judges
$5000
5×5 Night at Midwest House in Austin, TX
Submit a pitch to a special edition of 5×5 Night at Midwest House in Austin, TX, this March. Must be a Michigan-based business and be available to pitch in person in Texas.
Voting Closes:
February 17, 2026 11:59 pm
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