Founders, Funders, and Friends. Join us September 21–22, 2026 for the Southwest Michigan Entrepreneurship Summit at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts—two days dedicated to sparking innovation, building connections, and shaping the future.
✨ PITCH NIGHT • MON, SEPT 21 • 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Five founders take the stage. Five minutes each to pitch the judges. One founder goes home with $10,000.
Location: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
✨ SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT • TUES, SEPT 22 • 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Join over 100 founders and funders at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts as we explore today’s strategies for funding and developing the products and companies that will be tomorrow’s major players in Michigan’s economy.
Location: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Join the Summit and Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Journey
Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with visionary founders and influential funders at the Southwest Michigan Entrepreneurship Summit. Secure your spot today and be part of a transformative experience that will elevate your entrepreneurial endeavors. Click below to register and join us in shaping the future of innovation!