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Start Garden Opportunity Starts Here. Bringing together financial, intellectual and social capital to entrepreneurs to empower West Michigan's startup ecosystem.

06/17/2026

Got an idea?

You don’t need a perfect pitch. You just need to start.

For the 100, applicants submit a 100-second video sharing their business concept, target customers, and the next milestone they want to achieve.

That’s it.

Whether it’s a new idea or growing an existing business, The 100 is designed to meet you where you are.

Applications close July 12th

06/15/2026

The 100 is evolving.

This year, we’re doing more than providing funding. We’re creating pathways for entrepreneurs to grow through access to venture capital and opportunities that can help take businesses to the next level.

Whether you’re building a new idea or scaling an existing business, The 100 is designed to help founders move forward.

Submissions are open now.

06/12/2026

Beyond the funding, The 100 opens the door to endless connections to expand your business.

This is your year.

Send in your pitch video for a chance to secure up to $500,000 in funding at Demo Day!

06/11/2026

Calling all entrepreneurial endeavors, from the idea phase to the small business looking to scale. The 100 is back and this year, it’s for everyone!

Submit your idea for a chance to secure up to $500,000 in funding on Demo Day.

Submissions close July 12th at 11:59pm

We're proud to support Arabia Simeon, a Start Garden alum and member of the Accelerate Equity Class of 2025, as she comp...
06/09/2026

We're proud to support Arabia Simeon, a Start Garden alum and member of the Accelerate Equity Class of 2025, as she competes on the national stage with her Black Girl Ventures campaign for POGO.

POGO is building a civic engagement platform that helps young people better understand their ballot, explore candidates, and make informed decisions.

Arabia has been putting in the work to build a solution that empowers communities through education and access, and now she has an opportunity to earn funding and advance through the Black Girl Ventures pitch competition.

From June 5–12, community support directly impacts advancement in the competition.

Every vote counts, and every vote also generates a donation to support early-stage entrepreneurs.

Help us support Arabia and POGO:

Vote here: https://raisify.co/pitches/politics-on-the-go-inc-pogo

Voting open June 5–12

Let's help propel a Start Garden founder to the next stage.

06/08/2026

Thank you again to everyone who came out for last month’s 5x5 Night!

Don’t miss out on this month’s event, taking place June 30th at Lakeshore Advantage

Submissions close June 22nd at 11:59pm

Has one conversation ever changed the direction of your business?Let us know in the comments!
06/03/2026

Has one conversation ever changed the direction of your business?

Let us know in the comments!

The 100 is back.Whether you're building a new idea from the ground up or looking to scale an existing business, this pro...
06/01/2026

The 100 is back.

Whether you're building a new idea from the ground up or looking to scale an existing business, this program is designed to help entrepreneurs take the next step.

Past participants have turned concepts into companies, grown their customer base, and expanded their impact.

And this year, up to $500,000 in funding will be announced live at Demo Day.

Applications are now open.

The 100 is back!This year, we’re ramping it up. More capital, more types of funding, and partners ready to invest in Mic...
05/29/2026

The 100 is back!

This year, we’re ramping it up. More capital, more types of funding, and partners ready to invest in Michigan businesses. Whether you’re still shaping an idea or running a small business that’s ready to scale, this is your moment.

Applications open June 1

A room full of ideas, support, and community.Congratulations to Project Goldfeather on taking home the win, and a huge t...
05/27/2026

A room full of ideas, support, and community.

Congratulations to Project Goldfeather on taking home the win, and a huge thank you to all the founders who stepped on stage and the community that came out to support. The energy in the room made the night what it was.

Next up: 5x5 Night heads to Holland on June 30 at Lakeshore Advantage.
Idea submissions close June 22 at 11:59PM.

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