Events
5X5 Night on the road at The Hub!
Date and Time
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
RSVP
This event is free to attend.
You can RSVP for this event until
March 31, 2026
at
5:00 PM
Location
Muskegon Innovation Hub
200 Viridian Drive
Muskegon, MI 49440
Description
Five Votes, Five Ideas, Five Minutes, Five Judges, Five
Thousand Dollars
That’s a lot of 5, but we simply call it 5×5.
5x5 Pitch Competition: Founders get 5 minutes to
pitch their business and 5 minutes for Q&A, competing for funding,
mentorship, and resources.
There is no restriction on the type of idea that a creator can submit, but it is important to remember that it is all about advancing an idea. The community votes on their favorite ideas, which will then be presented at the event. The selected creators will present a 5-minute pitch explaining how they plan to use the $5,000 winnings to advance their idea and will meet people who can help.
Having an idea is just the beginning—it’s up to you to drive it into existence, so be clear about what it takes to move forward with that next $5,000 step.
After all five presentations are complete, we’ll move into the
reception where you’ll discover the winner, enjoy beverages and
discuss the ideas presented. This part of the event is what makes it
all worthwhile. We hope you’ll join us!
WHO: Any individual. Any idea. Five applicants are
chosen to present each month based on popular vote. You must be at
least 18 years old and an individual (not an organization).
WHEN: 5×5 Night takes place once a month. Doors open
at 5:00PM. Presentations start at 5:30PM. All votes and applications
are due one week prior to the event.
WHERE: 5×5 Night typically happens at Start Garden,
but for a few months out of the year, they hit the road and host at
partner organization venues spanning the West Michigan region. This
month they'll be visiting us at the Muskegon Innovation Hub.
WHY: An idea is a seed. Sharing it is putting it in
the ground. Hiding it is putting it in a drawer.
VOTERS: Any individual from the community.
JUDGES: Judges are members of 5×5 Night and a
representation of the region’s small business, enterprise, non-profit,
civic leadership and creatives. Reach out to learn about becoming a
member and judging at the events. Judges are announced each month, a
week before voting ends.
*CHECK BACK HERE FOR DEADLINES TO SUBMIT YOUR BUSINESS OR IDEA
TO COMPETE*
Check out current entries competiting: https://5x5night.com/entries/