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Global Detroit International Student Pitch Competition 2025

Are you an international student with a groundbreaking startup idea?
This is your opportunity to share your vision on a global stage.

Join us for the Global Detroit International Student Pitch Competition 2025, where top international student entrepreneurs will present their ideas to a panel of Michigan investors, industry leaders, and startup experts.

Why Apply:

Pitch your startup to experienced entrepreneurs and investors

Receive valuable feedback from mentors and industry professionals

Connect with Michigan’s startup ecosystem and Global Detroit EIR resources

Compete for prizes and gain exposure to funding opportunities

Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
Live Event: May 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM EST

Take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey.
Pitch. Connect. Grow.

Grand Valley State University Presents: MVE Lab Final Pitch & Showcase 
Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur Lab — Traverse City Cohort 14

Join us in celebrating the innovation and resilience of Michigan's veteran entrepreneurs!

📅 Monday, May 19, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 City Opera House
106 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684

💡 Watch the top startups pitch their business ideas
🗳️ Vote for your favorite venture
🤝 Network with local leaders, innovators, and supporters

Hosted by the Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

🔗 Learn more at: gvsu.edu/mvee

Sponsored by:
Wendy Mack • Wells Fargo • Principle-Bush • Fischer Mack • FORWARD

Let’s support our veteran entrepreneurs as they take the next step in building their businesses!