
October 2026
Northern Michigan is already home to an incredible amount of innovation, building solutions that have relevance far beyond our region.Â
The 20Fathoms Innovation Fund is accelerating that innovative momentum by adding an additional $50,000 investment to the winner of each of the four regional PitchMI competitions held over the past month, backing founders building scalable companies.
20Fathoms is also investing in fresh ideas for freshwater sustainability. Their
BlueTech Showcase, the culmination of the Northern Michigan BlueTech Accelerator program, featured eight innovative companies pitching ideas from water leak prevention to irrigation optimization and more. These businesses are leading the freshwater industry by providing safer, cost-effective, faster ways to operate and improve the environment.Â











