WomanUp & Pitch 2026 — West Michigan (LIVE and ONLINE)

Watch female entrepreneurs from West Michigan compete for big cash prizes to grow their business. LIVE and ONLINE!

<h2>West Michigan | WomanUp &amp; Pitch 2026 (LIVE Online)</h2>Creative thinkers. Purpose-driven businesses. West Michigan grit.Michigan’s most exciting pitch competition is back — and West Michigan entrepreneurs are ready to take the stage.Join us live as women entrepreneurs from across West Michigan step onto the virtual stage to pitch their businesses for BIG cash prizes. From innovative startups to established companies poised for growth, these founders have spent months refining their business plans with expert advisors and coaches. Now, it’s their moment — and you get a front-row seat.<h3>What You’ll See</h3><ul><li>Live pitches from West Michigan women entrepreneurs</li><li>Real-time feedback from experienced judges</li><li>Winners announced LIVE</li><li>$10,000, $5,000, and $2,500 cash prizes awarded in Startup and Established business categories</li><li>Vote for the $1,000 Audience Choice Award</li></ul><h3>Why Tune In</h3><ul><li>Support women-owned businesses driving West Michigan’s economy</li><li>Get inspired by bold ideas and entrepreneurial journeys</li><li>Learn what judges look for in a winning pitch</li><li>See how investment fuels local communities</li></ul><h3>About WomanUp &amp; Pitch</h3>Thanks to the generous support of Consumers Energy Foundation, Comerica Bank, and Schoolcraft College, MWF’s WomanUp &amp; Pitch 2026 will award $185,000 in cash prizes to women-owned businesses across Michigan — fueling growth, innovation, and stronger communities statewide. Learn more about the competition and this year’s finalists at miwf.org.Want to catch more WomanUp &amp; Pitch competitions? Explore our upcoming LIVE online events:<ul><li><a href="https:// https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980531893207?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https:// https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980531893207?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Southeast Michigan — February 3, 2026</a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980533764805?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980533764805?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mid-Michigan — February 17, 2026</a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980533977441?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980533977441?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bay City — February 24, 2026</a></li><li>Statewide Food Competition — March 3, 2026 (Ticket page coming soon) In-person event at Schoolcraft College in Livonia.</li></ul>

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