We are pleased to present Pitch MENA 2025 on Thursday, September 26, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at New Lab in Detroit, followed by a networking mixer immediately after.

Pitch MENA is an exciting, Shark Tank–style pitch competition designed to showcase startup founders with bold, innovative ideas. This year, we are proud to host the event in partnership with Meet The Drapers and Draper Associates. As part of this global platform, our finalists will not only pitch before world-class investors and judges, but they will also have the opportunity to be flown to Silicon Valley to compete on the Meet The Drapers stage for a chance at securing a $1 million investment from Tim Draper, one of Silicon Valley’s original venture capitalists.

Your presence at this important event will underscore Michigan’s commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and global investment in our state.

We look forward to your participation and your support of the next generation of founders and innovators at this landmark event.

Date: Friday, September 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Pitch Competition)
Networking Mixer: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
Location: New Lab, Detroit, Michigan

Founders apply here before August 31: https://www.meetthedrapers.com/usa