​Founders, Funders, and Friends. Join us September 21–22 for the Southwest Michigan Entrepreneurship Summit at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts—two days dedicated to sparking innovation, building connections, and shaping the future.

​✨ MON, SEPT 21 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | PITCH NIGHT

​Five founders take the stage. Five minutes each to pitch the judges. One founder goes home with $10,000.

​✨ TUES, SEPT 22 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM | SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUMMIT

​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.