5 Across June 2026 Entrepreneur Pitch Competition - Awesome Inc
5 local startups will pitch for $500! Entrepreneurship, competition, and community collide. See you at 5 Across.
5 local startups will pitch for $500! Entrepreneurship, competition, and community collide. See you at 5 Across.
Lexington's premier pitch competition!
On June 24th, 5 startups are taking the stage for our June edition of 5 Across. Clap and cheer as the 5 companies pitch their businesses Shark Tank-style to the crowd. The winner will receive $500! We will also have a delicious catered meal before the event, networking, and drinks.
Come celebrate entrepreneurship with us and the Lexington startup community!
We hope you can make it.
Cheers,
The Awesome Inc Team
Event Schedule:
- 4 :45 Doors open
- 5:00-5:30 Networking and Dinner
- 5:30-7:00 Pitch Competition
- 7:00-7:30 Winner Celebration + Afterparty
HUGE thank you to our sponsors. We couldn't do it without you.
JUNE PRESENTING SPONSOR: TBD
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Paid parking
- Doors at 4:45 PM
Refund Policy
Location
University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics
550 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40506
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
Doors Open
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Networking and Dinner
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