Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship
The Holmes Center is the hub of entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Minnesota that inspires, educates and connects the next generation of Minnesota's entrepreneurs. We mobilize the community and provide support for emerging entrepreneurs, both within and outside the University, through experiential courses and engaging outreach programs.
#1
Largest Statewide New Venture Competition in Country
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New Venture Concepts Evaluated in MIN-CORPS
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Mentors Advising Students and Alumni
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Student Founders in Entrepreneurship in Action Class
MN Cup
MIN-Corps
MIN-Corps develops talent and catalyzes technology commercialization across the University of Minnesota through a series of courses, workshops and bootcamps.
MIN-Corps is a partnership of the Holmes Center, College of Science & Engineering and TechComm.
Grow North
Grow North is a resource and connection hub serving Minnesota's food and agriculture entrepreneur ecosystem.
WE
WE* is focused on supporting scalable, women-led startups in Minnesota through a series of conferences and events.
Student-Run Atland Ventures Adds Three New Companies to its Portfolio
Asiya
Jamie Glover (MBA'16) co-founded Asiya and leveraged MN Cup and other community resources to move business forward to help young women get involved in athletics and build self confidence.
Business as a Force for Good
The Carlson School commissioned MBA student Laura Johnson to explore the idea of “Business as a Force for Good” and depict her findings on canvas.
