MWest Challenge

Name: MWest Challenge
Start: 2026-04-15T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-15T21:00:00-04:00
Location: GRCC Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center

Schedule

Wed Apr 15 2026 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

GRCC Wisner-Bottrall Applied Technology Center | Grand Rapids, MI

West Michigan college students share business ideas at the Innovation Showcase and Finalist Pitch Competition for prizes totaling $11,000+.
About this Event

Wednesday, April 25
5:00pm-9:00pm
Grand Rapids Community College
151 Fountain St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

The MWest Challenge Event begins with the Innovation Showcase from 5:00pm-6:30pm, where 28 student teams from colleges across West Michigan present their business ideas in an interactive, expo‑style setting. The evening then builds to the Finalist Pitch Competition from 6:45pm-8:15pm, featuring the top seven teams selected to deliver full pitches on stage as they compete head‑to‑head for top honors and a share of $11,000+ in prize money. Anyone is welcome to attend, and parking passes are provided at check in for the Grand Rapids Community College Ramp!