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For Southern tech entrepreneurs, a few moments in front of the right investors can turn a big idea into a billion-dollar business. That high-stakes opportunity kicked off Wednesday morning in Midtown as the annual Venture Atlanta conference returned to the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.

The Michigan State University Research Foundation and Michigan Economic Development Corporation have selected 20 Michigan startups to advance to the semifinals of the 2026-27 PitchMI competition, giving founders the opportunity to compete for a combined $2 million in prize funding while receiving startup development and coaching support.

Jakarta, Indonesia – The Deputy Chief of Mission of the United States to Indonesia, Heather Merritt, delivered opening remarks and served as a judge at the 2026 SelectUSA Indonesia Pitching Competition on March 26 at @america cultural center.  The competition is part of the SelectUSA Investment Summit, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s premier event promoting foreign…