Prairie Capital Summit 2026

Prairie Capital Summit brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and community builders to spark discussions around private capital in the Midwest.

Join us on October 7th for a day dedicated to unlocking opportunity, strengthening deal flow, and shaping the future of investment across our region. Together, we’re building momentum that fuels innovation and long-term economic growth in the Midwest.

View the full Prairie Capital Summit event page here.

Access to capital remains one of the most pressing challenges, and greatest opportunities, for entrepreneurs across the Midwest. Prairie Capital Summit exists to close that gap.

This highly curated gathering connects founders, investors, students, and resource partners in a space intentionally designed for meaningful dialogue and real relationships. Through keynotes, panel conversations, and breakout sessions, attendees will gain insight into the evolving capital landscape.

Whether you're raising, investing, advising, or exploring, this summit is built to move conversations forward.

• Showcase Deal Flow: Highlight capital raised, emerging startups, and momentum within the regional innovation ecosystem.
• Investor Engagement: Feature active investors and funds shaping the future of North Dakota and Midwest startups.
• Facilitate Meaningful Connections: Create opportunities for founders and investors to engage in substantive conversations.
• Empower Startups: Help founders understand the capital landscape, refine their strategy, and connect with aligned investors.
• Activate Investors: Surface high-potential startups, expand deal pipelines, and demonstrate why North Dakota and the Midwest present compelling investment opportunities.

• Entrepreneurs: Looking to raise capital and explore equity finances s a pathway to grow their startup.
• Investors: Seeking investment opportunities in early-stage startups.
• Community Organizations: Supporting entrepreneurs with state or public resources.
• Support Professionals: Financial advisors, SBDC representatives and more.
• Students: Seeking careers or mentors in venture capital or entrepreneurship.
• Government Officials: Actively involved in funding initiatives.

We’re still accepting sponsorships for Prairie Capital Summit 2026! If you are interested in collaborating, please contact Liz Campbell ([email protected]).

For inquiries about the event, attendance, or volunteering, please contact Sydney Brusseau ([email protected]). Media inquiries can be directed to Ashlyn Schauer ([email protected]).

Emerging Prairie is an organization that focuses on energizing communities through innovative programming and events that move the needle and ignite economic growth for the state of North Dakota. With our values, mission, and vision as a guiding force, we strive to support the founders, creators, innovators, and community builders across the region to be curious and relentless in their pursuits.

Learn more at www.emergingprairie.com.

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