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!
January 27, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Start Garden at 2 Fulton
Voting Closes: January 19, 2026 11:59 pm
Join us for the first 5×5 Night in our New Home at 2 Fulton!
January 27, 2026 5:00 pm
Location: Start Garden at 2 Fulton
Voting Closes: January 19, 2026 11:59 pm

October 5×5 Night Winner!

Spencer Scarber with EMI Medicine

Congratulations to last night’s 5×5 Winner, Spencer Scarber of EMI Technologies🎉 His experience & physical prototype helped bring understanding to his concept & convinced the judges! We can’t wait to see how EMI grows in the coming years!

Voting Closes: January 19, 2026 11:59 pm

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