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.

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65k+
Attendees
175+
Activations
11
Years Running

Partners & Collaborators

Where do
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 View all →
RSVP open
March 12–14, 2026
Midwest House Austin
Austin, TX · SXSW
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New activation
June 2026
Midwest House at the World Cup
Kansas City, MO
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Save the date
December 2026
Midwest House Summit
Grand Rapids, MI
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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
Proof, not promises
The numbers
tell the story
65k+
Total attendees across all activations
175+
Events and activations produced
15+
Cities activated across the region
11
Years building this ecosystem

"I never would have applied to Y Combinator if it weren't for Midwest House 2022."

James Mikrut · Founder, Payload CMS · Grand Rapids, MI

Acquired by Figma, 2024

"I met my co-founder and became the CEO of Opnr because of an introduction made through Midwest House."

Andrea Wallace · CEO, Opnr

Opnr has raised more than $1.2M in investment

"Your team consistently creates a space that brings together innovation, culture, and community in a way that feels both elevated and deeply authentic — and we are proud to be part of it."

Phil Clement · World Business Chicago

Proud partner since 2024
House Pass · Membership
Membership in a movement

The House Pass is for the people building what's next in the Midwest — and who know that who you know is just as important as what you're building.

Relationships
The right people in your corner
Visibility
Your story gets seen
Momentum
Leave every interaction sharper
Monthly House Calls — Real problems, real solutions, from people who give a damn
Summit Ticket — One ticket per year to our flagship event (after 6 months active)
VIP at Midwest House Austin — Ten years of showing the world what the Midwest is made of
Member Network — Year-round access to founders, operators, and investors across the region
Early Access & Perks — First in line for events, partner discounts, and off-menu opportunities

Founding member rate

$45

per month

or $400/year · founding price locked for life

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Flexible membership · cancel anytime

For funders & partners
Your investment doesn't support events. It builds an ecosystem.

Midwest House is a platform for regional economic development — connecting talent to capital, ideas to audiences, and communities to each other. We've proven the model. Now we're scaling it.

100s
of investable founders connected to capital through our network
25+
ecosystem relationships spanning the region's leading orgs and institutions
$1.5M
in pitch competition prizes awarded to Midwest founders
Let's
talk.

Questions about partnership, programming, or the network? Reach out to Taylor at Midwest House and we'll get back to you fast.

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