WELCOME TO EMERGE INNOVATION HUB

Emerge is the place for entrepreneurs and small business owners here in West Michigan.

SUPERCHARGING SUCCESS IN 2025

Emerge Innovations Hub is amplifying entrepreneur mentorship and collaborating with the FDIC to fund growing businesses. We’re developing a small business directory to boost the local economy. Expansion efforts in Jackson and Muskegon are in progress to extend our reach.

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5th Annual Launch Pitch Fest

October 7, 2025

Emerging Category

Every big thing starts small. This category is for new founders earning $25K or less, ready to go from idea to action.

Accelerating Category

You’ve started. Now let’s grow. This category is for businesses earning $25K or higher, building momentum and aiming higher.

Cultivate

Spark your entrepreneurial spirit at our Monthly Hangouts

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Incubate

Learn business foundations at our Weekend Intensive

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Accelerate

Maximize your business growth in our Fellows Program

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Generate

Access to local lenders and investment community

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Upcoming Events

Latest news & updates

Featured

Mar 17, 2025

Making sure the future of entrepreneurship reflects all in our community

Mar 17, 2025

Ambie and Andrew from Emerge Innovation Hub are working towards a future in business and entrepreneurship for everyone in our community.

Mar 17, 2025

Jan 16, 2025

Jim Roberts seeks role models for future generations

Jan 16, 2025

ST. JOSEPH — St. Joseph business owner Jim Roberts has a small sign in his office that has a big meaning in his life – “Pay It Forward.’’

Jan 16, 2025

Dec 18, 2024

Emerge Innovation Hub hands out $47,000 in grants during ‘Pitch Night’

Dec 18, 2024

Five local businesses were cumulatively granted more than $47,000 at Emerge Innovation Hub’s third annual “Pitch Night”. This year, Emerge partnered with the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance and Whirlpool Corp. or the “Shark Tank” styled event where winners are granted money toward their business.

Dec 18, 2024