The region’s most open pitch competition
Attend this month's 5×5 Night! The top 5 contestants will be pitching their ideas to our judging panel for a shot at winning $5,000. Show up and support these entrepreneurs!
April 5×5 Night
April 28, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Start Garden Vault
Voting is Closed
April 5×5 Night
April 28, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Start Garden Vault
Voting is Closed
5 votes
5 ideas
5 minutes
5 judges
$5000
March 5×5 Night Winner!
Eduardo Juan Archeval of The Urban Dog
Congratulations to Eduardo Juan Archeval for winning 5×5 Night at the Muskegon Innovation Hub! His idea, The Urban Dog, is a Puerto Rican-inspired street food concept in Grand Rapids that brings bold Caribbean flavor to the classic American hot dog.
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Our Finalists
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World’s first anti-energy drink—reconnect with your natural rhythm of true energy, no caffeine or artificial stimulants.
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The always-on assurance layer for life sciences. Know your compliance state in real time, not at audit time.
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Black culture trivia game for families and underfunded schools, making history fun, accessible, and empowering.
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Smart locker system for QSRs that reduces phone distraction and improves employee productivity through secure storage
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What’s your big idea?
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