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.

#1

largest statewide startup competition in USA
$2.4M

awarded in seed money to MN startups
13K

MN-based entrepreneurs supported
$280M

raised by MN Cup finalists since 2005

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
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

26 Letters - Education & Training Division Semifinalist

June 20, 2018

Meet 26 Letters - one of the 10 Semifinalists in MN Cup’s new Education & Training Division! Discover the other Minnesota Cup Semifinalists by browsing our blog and site.

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