
UPCOMING EVENTS
Startup Garage Events
Local Events - West Michigan
List of All Upcoming Events

Coffee Circle - Women in Tech
Host: The Right Place
August 8, 2025
9:30AM–10:30AM
Location:
ADAC
5690 Eagle Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Righteous Risk conference, GR watch party
Righteous Risk Conference
Friday, September 19, 2025
8:30am - 12:00pm
Location in Grand Rapids, TBD

Children's Business Fair - Grandville
Host: Grand Rapids Children’s Business Fair
September 20, 2025
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location:
Grandville Farmer’s Market
4055 Maple St. SW
Grandville, MI 49418

Founder Principles - Finding Your Idea
Founder Principles: Finding Your Idea
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Speaker Series: Grant Koops
Speaker Series: Grant Koops
FOUNDER OF HIVER AND KOOP TECHNOLOGY
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Truth at Work Conference
Truth at Work Conference
Thursday, October 2, 2025
8:30am - 1:00pm
Engedi Church Holland, MI
Price: $35

Founder Hotseat & "Speed Dating"
Founder Hotseat & “Speed Dating”
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Pitch Principles
Pitch Principles
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Speaker Series: Taylor Blom
Speaker Series: Taylor Blom
CO-FOUNDER OF NEXT DOOR PHOTOS
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

PitchUp 2025 - Calvin University
PitchUp 2025
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

Speaker Series: Shannon Badgero
Speaker Series: SHANNON BADGERO
FOUNDER OF ULTIMATE FITNESS & HEALTH, WEST COAST WOLVES BASKETBALL, LAKE EFFECT ATHLETIC FITNESS
Wednesday, November 12
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Speaker Series: Dan & Elisabeth Hungerford
Speaker Series: Dan & Elisabeth Hungerford
FOUNDERS OF EVERFRIENDS AI
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

Speaker Series: Jim McClurg
Speaker Series: Jim McClurg
FOUNDER, CEO, VISIONARY LEADER IN VENTURE CAPITAL
Wednesday, December 3 2025
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Calvin University - School of Business
Grand Rapids, MI

The Right Place Technology Exchange
Hosted by: The Right Place & IDEOLOGY
IDEOLOGY Productions
6352 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301
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Jul 23, 2025 03:00pm - Jul 23, 2025 06:00pm

Coffee Circle - 1 Bold Step
Calling all Women in Tech!
Jul 17, 2025 08:30am - Jul 17, 2025 09:30am
1 Bold Step
1255 Front Street, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

The Biz Accelerator Lab
The Biz Accelerator Lab
Thursday May 22, 2025
8 a.m.—3:45 p.m.
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Price: $125

4C Model Kickoff
4C Model Kickoff
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
3pm - 5pm
Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation

Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Investor Gathering
Faith Driven Entrepreneur and Investor Gathering
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation

Speaker: Brett Logan
Brett Logan, founder of Immaculate Flight and KRT Collective, has launched or invested in over 25 businesses. Since 2005, he’s combined his passion for aviation with a commitment to empowering others to discover their gifts. Outside of work, Brett enjoys cycling and exploring great restaurants.

2025 MWest Challenge
The MWest Challenge is a student entrepreneurship competition designed to create collaboration between faculty and students that spans several colleges and universities from West Michigan.

Michigan Ross Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Conference
What to expect:
Interact with live demonstrations of prototypes
Connect with visionary student founders
Provide feedback to early-stage solutions to global issues
Light refreshments will be served
Industry areas: Tech for good, health and well-being, education, climate, economic development

Speaker: Mike Smock
Having built a 50-year career in entrepreneurship, Mike Smock now serves as a senior strategic advisor, providing grounded guidance to startup enterprises. His practice specializes in the development of effective business plans and capital formation strategies.

517 Entrepreneurship + Innovation Week
517 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Week is Lansing’s premier event celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation.
Join innovators, small business owners, and community members for a free week of events, presentations, and networking opportunities. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned innovator, or simply curious, there’s something for everyone.
Mark your calendar for March 31–April 4, 2025, and experience it all at Michigan State University and throughout the vibrant Lansing region.

Speaker: Ben & Laura Harrison
Ben and Laura Harrison launched Jonas Paul Eyewear to help kids build confidence through stylish glasses while supporting global efforts to prevent childhood blindness. Their mission blends purpose and entrepreneurship, inspired by their son Jonas.

Start Garden 5x5 Night
The region’s most open pitch competition
Attend this month's 5x5 Night! The top 5 contestants will be pitching their ideas to our judging panel for a shot at winning $5,000. Show up and support these entrepreneurs!

Speaker: Leann DeKryge
Leann DeKryge founded College Cupcakes to bring joy to college students through personalized deliveries. She transformed her side hustle into a thriving business that spreads smiles one cupcake at a time.

Speaker: Kirk Bierens
Kirk , founder of With, inspires creativity through innovative, portable art tools crafted by his small, passionate team. Rooted in his love for art, he encourages others to explore their creative potential— with help from Alaska, the shop dog.

Speaker: Bill McKendry
What did it take to lead and help launch the biggest Jesus campaign in history? Come get insights into Bill McKendry's personal and professional journey before he was asked to spearhead the He Gets Us effort. And, as an added bonus, get a preview of what he's "starting up" next.