About this Event
Join Venture 313 for Pitch 26, a live pitch competition where Detroit’s most promising tech founders compete for $100,000 in cash prizes plus technical assistance grants. These founders were selected from applicants across the city and are building pilot-ready companies in mobility, health, energy, software, food systems, and education.
Pop-Up Pitch: your chance to win
Pitch 26 isn’t just for the finalists. Any founder in the room can jump into our Pop-Up Pitch for a chance to pitch and earn $$$$ for their business. Bring your best idea, practice your two-minute pitch, and be ready when if call your name.
Who you’ll meet
Some of the brightest minds in Detroit’s innovation ecosystem will be in the room: investors, lenders, city and state leaders, corporate partners, and founders who are shaping what’s next for our city. Come ready to connect.
What to expect
- Live pitches from the Pitch 26 finalists
- The Pop-Up Pitch, open to founders in the audience
- Networking with funders, partners, and ecosystem leaders
- The announcement of the winners
About Venture 313
Venture 313 is a partnership between the Gilbert Family Foundation, Detroit Development Fund, TechTown Detroit, and ID Ventures that helps tech founders grow, raise capital, and build right here in Detroit.
Come cheer on Detroit’s next big companies. Register today. Seating is limited.
Tags: Detroit, startups, pitch competition, entrepreneurship, tech, small business, venture capital, founders
Event venue & nearby stays
The Bonstelle Playhouse, 3424 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, United States
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