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
March 26, 2018
14th ANNUAL MN CUP 2018 OPENS FOR APPLICATIONS MARCH 26 WITH MORE CASH AND NEW DIVISION
Largest statewide startup competition offers entrepreneurs mentorship and connections — plus $475,000 in prizes and new education and training division
MN CUP Lead Sponsors
