Demo Day
Connect with the 50 finalists showcasing their business for a shot at $500,000 in prizes.
Join us at Bamboo & Start Garden for a high-energy, interactive community expo. Grand Rapids’ top 50 entrepreneurs will take over the venue to showcase their businesses, demonstrate their latest products and compete for up to half a million dollars in opportunities.
What You’ll Experience:
- Interactive Public Expo (5 PM – 7 PM): Walk the floor, meet the visionary founders behind local businesses, test out products and score free samples!
- The Big Reveal: Watch live as Start Garden and its partners take the stage to announce up to half a million dollars in grants, investments, loans and contracts awarded directly to the winning startups on the spot.
- Unmatched Networking: Mingle with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders and the vibrant West Michigan startup ecosystem.