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.
March 5×5 – Muskegon
March 31, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Muskegon Innovation Hub
Voting Closes: March 23, 2026 11:59 pm
March 5×5 – Muskegon
March 31, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Muskegon Innovation Hub
Voting Closes: March 23, 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.
February 5×5 Night Winner!
Diala Ajaero of Cre•ADE
Congratulations to last night’s 5×5 Winner, Diala Ajaero of Cre•ADE
Voting Closes:
March 23, 2026 11:59 pm
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