MVE-Lab Battle Creek Cohort 18 Information
This program is made possible through a generous grant from Battle Creek Unlimited and the Small Business Hub, supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The program will also be hosted at the GVSU Battle Creek Innovation Hub in partnership with the Grand Valley State University Battle Creek & Southwest Michigan Office.
SUMMER 2026 MVE-Lab Final Pitch Competition
September 23, 2026
Please join us for our final pitch event and celebrate the end of the cohort on September 23, 2026! The showcase begins at 5:00 pm and pitches start at 6:00 pm. Cohort participants pitch for cash prizes. Registration coming soon!
Location
GVSU Battle Creek Innovation Hub
50 Jackson St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Battle Creek Food Reimagined
Battle Creek Summer 2026 Schedule
Meeting Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00pm
JULY
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Intro Night: What is MVE-Lab?
- Info sessions about MVE-Lab
- Get your questions answered!
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Finding the Right Solution
- Benefit Advantage Starting Small
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
- Financial Modeling
- Cash Flow
- Costs
- Breaking Even
- Funding Streams
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- Knowing Yourself
- Assumptions
- Working Styles
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- Getting the Relationship Right
- Marketing
- Messaging
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Planning for Growth
- Go to Market Strategy
- **Mentor Night**
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Knowing Your Customer
- Problem Solving
- Benefits
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- Building Block
- Distribution Revenue
- Typical Offerings
- Price
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- Pitch and Reflect
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
- Structures and Systems
- Ask the Lawyer
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- Pitch and Showcase
- $15,000 in Funding
- Awarded by a Panel of Judges
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