5 Across December Finals 2026 Entrepreneur Pitch Competition - Awesome Inc

5 startups pitch for up to $55,000! Entrepreneurship, competition, and community collide at the largest startup event in Kentucky history. Lexington's premier pitch competition returns to the Kentucky Theatre for the Finals! On December 2nd, the 5 winners from our first 5 events of the year are returning for the 5 Across Finals. Clap and cheer as the 5 Kentucky-based startups pitch their businesses Shark Tank-style to the crowd. The winner will receive $5,000 cash AND qualify for a $50,000 convertible note investment from Keyhorse Capital, an initiative of Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Come celebrate entrepreneurship with us and the Lexington startup community! We hope you can make it. Cheers, The Awesome Inc Team Event Schedule: • 4:30 Doors open • 5:00-5:30 Networking and Dinner • 5:30-7:00 Pitch Competition • 7:00-7:30 Celebration and Networking • 7:30-10:00 Afterparty (Eventbrite registration coming soon) HUGE thank you to our sponsors. We couldn't do it without you. 2026 TRIVIA SPONSOR: LeafSpring School of Kentucky DECEMBER PRESENTING SPONSOR: Chase