The region’s most open pitch competition

5×5 gives startups a shot to win $5,000. All you need is an idea and 5 minutes to pitch it.

Start Garden 100
Only 194 more days to submit your video
Submissions Close: October 21, 2026 2:42 pm
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HOW IT WORKS

Anyone from anywhere in any language can submit an idea—and it only takes 100 seconds! You can submit more than one idea.
 
  • Each year, anyone can submit ideas within a 3-month window
  • Once submissions close, the 100 finalists are announced
  • $1,000 is awarded to each of the 100 to prepare for Demo Day
  • Demo Day takes place in person at a local Grand Rapids Venue
  • $20,000 is awarded to the winners of Demo Day