Date: Friday, September 26, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST (Networking/Coffee starts at 8:00 a.m.)

Location: University of Michigan Golf Course Clubhouse, Ann Arbor, MI

Cost: Tickets start at $75

Website: View Agenda and Register Here

Watch innovation in action as high-growth startups pitch for a chance at $50,000 investments in mobility, IT, and life sciences. Finalists compete for a bonus People’s Choice award—bringing the total prize pool to $200,000. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or tech enthusiast, this is the must-attend event for the Midwest ecosystem.

Join investors from firms like Allos Ventures, Arboretum Ventures, GM Ventures, and Assembly Ventures as they award funds to four Michigan-based companies. Keynote Speaker Lisa McLaughlin, Founder of Workit Health, will share insights and participate in Q&A.

The event will wrap up with a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities for Midwest funds and conclude with a happy hour for attendees.

Thank you to Ann Arbor SPARK for sharing this premier pitch competition with the Startup Council's members and friends.