Northern Michigan Startup Week is more than a celebration, it’s a movement fueled by passionate leaders who believe in the power of entrepreneurship to shape the future of our region. From founders and venture builders to community connectors and innovation advocates, this team represents the heart of Northern Michigan’s growing startup ecosystem. Get to know...

The TCNewTech Pitch Competition is a fun and free public event featuring Michigan-based startups. Come hear founders pitch their innovative business ideas on stage and compete for cash awards. Each presenter will be allowed 5 minutes to present their business, followed by a 5 minute Q&A with the judges. A panel of expert judges will...

Northern Michigan Startup Week brings together entrepreneurs, investors, students, and the broader community for a multi-day celebration of innovation and economic growth. Your sponsorship supports founder-driven initiatives, talent development, and regional business acceleration while providing direct exposure to startup leaders, local professionals, and cutting-edge ideas. Why sponsor NMSW? Brand Visibility– Showcase your company to a...

Traverse City, Mich. – Northern Michigan Startup Week (NMSW) 2025 is set to return April 14-17, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders to celebrate and strengthen the region’s growing startup ecosystem. This year’s event features a dynamic lineup of programming designed to foster business development, expand the local talent pool, and encourage rural innovation...

Manny McMillan works on his Northern Michigan Startup Week project in the Makerspace at Northwestern Michigan College. Credit: Andy Braden Manny McMillan has always enjoyed working with his hands to build innovative products that solve everyday problems. He never seriously considered this as a career path until recently, though.  A student at Northwestern Michigan College...

The invitational pitch competition will be held on May 12, 2022 at The City Opera House in downtown Traverse City as part of Northern Michigan Startup Week. TCNewTech’s University Idea Showcase is a pitch competition for student-led startups from universities throughout Michigan. The event is part of Northern Michigan Startup Week hosted by 20Fathoms, Northern...

This winter semester, nearly 100 local high school and college students have been learning about entrepreneurship and how to build innovative solutions. The culmination event is happening May 13 when the student teams will compete for cash prizes as they pitch their work to a live audience and panel of judges at the Northwest Michigan...

On May 9, leaders in space innovation from around Michigan will gather in Traverse City to serve as panelists for Space Night, hosted by Newton’s Road as part of Northern Michigan Startup Week. Support for this event has been provided by ATLAS Space Operations and Northwestern Michigan College. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet...

Might the next big startup be home grown? The global event “Techstars Startup Weekend” returns to Traverse City this spring. At the weekend-long event, participants learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in just 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over...

Northern Michigan Startup Week will celebrate entrepreneurship, innovation, and the region’s growing startup community Registration is now open for Northern Michigan Startup Week events happening May 9-15, 2022. Traverse City, Mich. – Happening May 9-15 in Traverse City, Northern Michigan Startup Week offers an action-packed week celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation. Events are scheduled for each...