5 Across September 2026 Entrepreneur Pitch Competition - Awesome Inc

5 local startups will pitch for $500! Entrepreneurship, competition, and community collide. See you at 5 Across.
About this Event

Lexington's premier pitch competition!

On September 9th, 5 startups are taking the stage for our September 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 cash! 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.

2026 TRIVIA SPONSOR: LeafSpring School of Kentucky

SEPTEMBER PRESENTING SPONSOR: TBD

Agenda

🕑: 04:45 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Networking and Dinner
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Pitch Competition
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Winner Celebration + Afterparty