Built Here: Celebrating 10 Years of Lakeshore Startups

West Michigan’s tech and startup story stretches all the way to the Lakeshore.

Join founders, mentors, investors, educators, and business leaders to celebrate ten years of the Holland SmartZone and the latest milestones from startups growing through SURGE, the Lakeshore’s entrepreneurial support organization.

Come meet the people building what’s next, hear the stories behind emerging companies, and experience an innovation community shaped by deep industry roots and a distinctly collaborative spirit. Whether you are already part of this community or discovering it for the first time, this Tech Week gathering offers a closer look at what is being built here—and where it is headed next.