Est. 2013 · 18 States · SXSW & Beyond
Connecting the Midwest to the World
We connect founders, capital, creatives, and leaders to drive entrepreneurship-led economic growth — and take the region's best to the world.
65k+
Attendees
175+
Activations
11
Years Running
Partners & Collaborators
Where do
you fit in?
you fit in?
Midwest House is built for the people moving the region forward. Find your place in the network.
For you if
You're building something great
Access capital, connections, and a global stage for your work.
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For you if
You invest in amazing companies
Tap into the region's most promising and untapped deal flow.
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For you if
You support ecosystems
Collaborate across 18 states to strengthen regional connectivity and infrastructure.
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For you if
You shape policy
Build the frameworks that drive entrepreneurship-led growth.
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For you if
You're a corporate partner
Align your brand with the region's leading innovation platform.
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What we stand for
Collaboration
The region's secret weapon. We build bridges across 18 states and every sector.
Access
Breaking down barriers to ideas, opportunities, and the capital needed to grow.
Diversity
We celebrate the authentic diversity that defines the Midwest and drives its future.
Creativity
The Midwest is a hotbed of innovation. We put it on the biggest stages in the world.
Upcoming activations
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Community, not just ecosystem
"Ecosystems are all the institutions, programs, and buildings. But a community is people. And it's relationships...that's Midwest House."
— Dug Song, Co-Founder, Duo Security · Michigan's First Tech Unicorn