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PitchMI 2026-27

MSU Research Foundation & Michigan Economic Development Corporation · US

Deadline

Ongoing — no deadline

Rolling applications; regional competitions: Grand Rapids (Sep 15), Kalamazoo (Sep 22), Marquette (Sep 24), Detroit (Oct 1)

Region

US

About this opportunity

PitchMI is one of the nation's largest founder-focused startup competitions with four regional semifinals across Michigan representing key industries including Defense & Aerospace, AI & Software, Advanced Manufacturing, and Healthcare & Life Sciences. Winners receive $250,000 per regional event, with the championship offering an additional $1 million.

Who's eligible

✓Michigan-based startups

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