On June 22, 15 companies from across the region will be pitching in front of a live audience for a share of over $1 million as a part of the second annual Quicken Loans Detroit Demo Day. The one-day pitch event will be the culmination of a three-month competition where over 500 businesses will be narrowed down to the top 7 who will each receive $25k - $300k in funding.
At Detroit Demo Day over a million dollars in capital will be committed to entrepreneurs through grants, interest-free loans, and equity-like investments. In addition, three $25k People's Choice Grants will be awarded based on audience votes.
For companies introducing their product
or service to market.
Less than $100,000 in revenue in 2017
3rd Place
2nd Place
1st Place
People's Choice Grant
For more established businesses looking
to expand locally.
More than $100,000 in revenue in 2017
3rd Place
2nd Place
1st Place
People's Choice Grant
For more established businesses looking
to expand nationally.
More than $100,000 in revenue from national customers in 2017
1st Place
People's Choice Grant
At Detroit Demo Day the live audience will be able to vote for their favorite companies and youth programs pitching on stage. The audience will decide which companies get grants totaling $225,000.
