PitchMI 2026: $1M for Michigan Startups | Lansing News

Michigan’s biggest startup cash injection is back—PitchMI is opening applications for the 2026-2027 season, offering $1 million to the grand prize winner and $250K to every semifinalist. Four industry-specific events will hit cities across the state: defense/AI in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, manufacturing/outdoors in Marquette, and healthcare in Detroit. With over $2.3M awarded last year and hundreds of applicants, this is your chance to fund your big idea and help build Michigan’s next economic boom. Applications close August 10—don’t miss it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6bb32d50e29f6a24