Applications are open for Michigan startup founders to participate in the Outdoor Innovation Pitch Competition at the Peak26 conference in Marquette, Michigan. This event is aimed at high growth companies advancing Michigan’s outdoor recreation industry.
Michigan-based startups will pitch live to a panel of judges for a chance at up to $50,000 in investment from the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund, plus the opportunity to receive up to $5,000 in services from Centrepolis Accelerator and Innovate Marquette with the Make it in Michigan Award.
The Outdoor Innovation Pitch Competition will take place live Friday, March 27, 2026, on the campus of Northern Michigan University as part of the Peak26 conference. Applications are due by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (More info on the Peak26 conference coming soon!)
Apply now at bit.ly/PeakOutdoorPitch.
The Peak26 Outdoor Innovation Pitch Competition is proudly sponsored by the Michigan Outdoor Innovation Fund, Centrepolis Accelerator, and Innovate Marquette.
Deadline:
Applications are due by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, March 3, 2026
