MN Cup is the largest statewide startup competition in the country.
We are a startup competition and hub to connect Minnesota’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. We aim to create jobs and grow our state’s innovation footprint.
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#1
largest statewide startup competition in USA
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$2.4M
awarded in seed money to MN startups
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13K
MN-based entrepreneurs supported
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$280M
raised by MN Cup finalists since 2005
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MN Cup competition benefits:
- $500,000+ in available seed money
- Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders
- Exclusive event access
- Business plan feedback
- Networking opportunities with potential investors
- Media exposure
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Startups compete in one of the following divisions:
- Education & Training
- Energy/ Clean Tech/ Water
- Food/ Ag/ Beverage
- General
- High Tech
- Life Science/ Health IT
- Impact Ventures
- Student (current undergrad and graduate students)
- Youth (18 and younger)
EntreEd Blog
June 22, 2018
Meet RELAMP - one of the 10 Semifinalists in MN Cup’s General Division! Discover the other Minnesota Cup Semifinalists by browsing our blog and site.
MN CUP Lead Sponsors
