BUFFALO, N.Y. -- It’s 43North Finals Week! It's a chance for entrepreneurs from Buffalo and beyond to compete for money that will help kick start their business.

It's all part of Buffalo Billion. In total, $5 million will be awarded to winners. Finals week started on Thursday.

"It's eight days celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation in our community,” Peter Burakowski, Director of Marketing said. "The first event of that was called the THE PITCH. We focused on minority and female entrepreneurs in our community. That was Thursday at the Buffalo Museum of Science. The events go all through the weekend and into the week."

The main event is Thursday October 5 at Shea's Theatre starting at 6 p.m. The final 10 teams will be selected down to 1 Shark Tank style, for the $1 million grand prize. Tickets are free, but you are urged to register online at https://www.universe.com/events/43north-finals-live-sheas-tickets-buffalo-HT59QM.