The West Michigan Business Plan Competition
The West Michigan Business Plan Competition brings entrepreneurial students from participating schools from West Michigan to compete for start up capital funding, and start a new venture. In addition to the $20,000 in cash prizes, students will have access to resources, mentors, educational workshops, and opportunities to network with angel and venture capital investors.
04/21/2023
ICYMI: Watch the recording of our final 9 pitch presentations, https://youtu.be/mfR4fCXVXfo!
MWest Challenge Pitch Competition 2023 The MWest Challenge is an annual intercollegiate business pitch competition that culminates in a "round of eight" of the top qualifiers. This year there are ...
Congratulations to all of our winning teams!
Final Pitches
First - Wanderlust (Calvin) - $3,000
Second - Fostered to Thrive (Grand Valley State University) - $2,000
Third - Rock on Patches (Calvin) - $1,250
Showcase A
First - Sustain Tape (Aquinas) - $1,250
Second - Strata Energies (Kendall College of Art and Design) - $750
Third - TutorsHub (Calvin) - $500
Showcase B
First - Kickback (Calvin) - $1,250
Second - Easy Ranch (Aquinas) - $750
Third - FlexSwipes (Cornerstone) - $500
04/18/2023
For those of you who cannot join tonight, we’re steaming the Finals (top 9 teams) live.
Here’s the link to join:
04/18/2023
Team check-in and registration are underway! See you soon!
🚨Top 9 Teams🚨
Please plan to arrive NO LATER THAN 5:30PM! Teams should have their final presentations preloaded onto a flashdrive which will be given to Qi'Shaun at the registration table after check in.
🚨Innovation Showcase Teams 🚨
Check-in and registration begins at 4:00PM! Please plan to arrive early to get your booth set up and ready for the judges.
FAQs 📢
When is the event?: Tuesday, April 18th!
Where is the event? Grand Rapids Community College ATC Building
Is there free parking?: Yes! Park in the ramp across from the ATC Building and we will validate your parking.
Can my friends and family come to the event? Yes! The more, the merrier.
Will there be food?: Yes! Refreshments will be provided.
What are the prize amounts for the Finals?: 1st - $3,000, 2nd - $2,000, 3rd - $1,250
What are the prize amounts for the Innovation Showcase?: Group A and B will be awarded 1st - $1,250, 2nd - $750, 3rd - $500.
Any other questions? Drop them below!
04/17/2023
We would like to invite you, your family, and friends to join us for the MWest Challenge Final Pitch Competition.
Tuesday, April 18th from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC)
ATC Building
151 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
We will be awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places prizes for the Innovation Showcase (groups A & B) and the Finals. Here's what YOU could win:
Innovation Showcase:
1st - $1,250
2nd - $750
3rd - $500
Finals:
1st - $3,000
2nd - $2,000
3rd - $1,250
The final event is almost here! See you soon. 😁
Tuesday, April 18th from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC)
ATC Building
151 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
04/11/2023
We're officially 1 week away from MWest Challenge! Are you ready?
Check your email! The results for the Finals and Innovation Showcase are in your Inbox.
