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Program 02 · Pitch

MTank

Put your startup idea in front of live judges. Get direct feedback, coaching, exposure, and a chance to compete for capital.

Get competition updates How it works
Live
Judge feedback
Stage
Campus finals
Outcome
Capital competition

Your idea. A live room. Real momentum.

Inspired by the energy of Shark Tank, MTank gives students a stage to pitch startup ideas, receive live feedback, work with judges, and compete for capital.

It is a chance to get an early idea into the room or add momentum to a startup already in motion - with Michigan's entrepreneurship community watching.

  • Live pitch night with real judges
  • Feedback, coaching, and campus exposure
  • Competition for capital support

How it works

Apply. Advance. Pitch the finals.

  1. 01

    Apply

    Submit your startup idea for the current MTank cycle.

  2. 02

    Semifinals & mentorship

    Advance through review, then sharpen the pitch with mentorship and feedback.

  3. 03

    Finals

    Pitch live to judges and the campus audience for capital and momentum.

  1. 01 January 24

    Application deadline

  2. 02 February 19

    Semi-finals

  3. 03 March 26

    Finals

2026-27 cycle dates. Award pathways can change each year with the competition.

Leadership

Pitch the idea or help build the room.

Ask about competing, joining the MTank team, or getting updates for the current cycle.

Choose your side of the stage

Compete - or help run MTank.

Contact MPowered for the current competition and team routes.

Ask about competing Ask about the team