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.
April 5×5 Night
April 28, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Start Garden Vault
Voting Closes: April 20, 2026 11:59 pm
April 5×5 Night
April 28, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Start Garden Vault
Voting Closes: April 20, 2026 11:59 pm
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.
Voting Closes:
April 20, 2026 11:59 pm
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