Minnesota Cup

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential and apply for MN Cup 2025! ?? Explore our nine divisions—ranging from High Tech to LifeScience/HealthIT—and find the best fit for your venture. Whether you're in Energy/CleanTech/Water or a Student-led startup, we have a place for you. Learn more and apply today at mncup.org. Applications open now until April 11th!

Check out MN Cup Co-Founder Dan Mallin on WCCO | CBS News Minnesota earlier this week! The 21st MN Cup season is officially underway - apply for free at mncup.org before April 11th! https://lnkd.in/gHM6mjcS

Calling all impact-driven startups! Are you ready to make a difference and take your venture to the next level? Join us TOMORROW at 12 PM for Ventures as a Force for Good and learn how you can apply for the MN Cup 2025 in our Impact Ventures Division. When: Thursday, March 20th @ 12-1PM Where: Virtual via Zoom This event, in collaboration with the Center for Integrative Leadership, is designed for entrepreneurs with a mission to create lasting social or environmental impact. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from MN Cup Director, Kailin Oliver, and the CIL team as they share expert tips, strategies, and valuable resources to help your impact venture thrive! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gikbixbR

Attention Minnesota entrepreneurs! ?? Are you considering entering MN Cup, the largest statewide startup competition? We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you navigate the process. Swipe through to find answers on eligibility, application details, judging criteria, and more. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, MN Cup offers valuable resources and opportunities for growth. Join us in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Minnesota! ?? Applications open now until April 11th! Apply through mncup.org

Applications for the 2025 season are NOW OPEN! MN Cup is the largest statewide startup competition in the nation, and it's the starting point for launching a business in Minnesota. Don't miss your chance to get access to funding, mentors, education, connections, and exposure for your company. Apply Here! https://lnkd.in/gNBidq-q Applications open until April 11th! Have questions about the application or competition? We'll be having office hours throughout the application period to answer anything you're curious about. https://lnkd.in/gwmURnj

Meet Kailin Oliver, Director of MN Cup, and Malik Samuel, Program Coordinator of MN Cup—two passionate leaders dedicated to empowering Minnesota’s entrepreneurs! Their energy and commitment to fostering innovation and supporting startups fuel the heart of MN Cup. Learn more about them both below! Don’t forget, MN Cup 2025 Applications will open this Monday, March 10th! Let’s make this season the best one yet! #MNCup2025 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

?? MN Cup is back! Minnesota’s largest statewide startup competition opens for applications March 10th—and if you're an entrepreneur looking for mentorship, funding, and community, this is your chance. So, how does it work? ?? MN Cup runs across nine divisions, so every startup can find its place—High Tech, Youth, General, Student, Life Science/Health IT, Education Training, Food/Ag/Bev, Impact Ventures, Energy/Clean & Tech/Water. ?? Over six months, you'll gain mentorship, coaching, resources, and funding opportunities to help your startup grow. ?? The journey wraps up at our Grand Finale on October 6th, where finalists showcase their progress and compete for top prizes. ?? Who can apply? If you're a Minnesota-based startup with under $1M in revenue, MN Cup is for you. And the best part? It’s completely free to enter! Applications open March 10th—take your business to the next level! ?? #MNCup #Entrepreneurship #MinnesotaStartups

Join us via Zoom next Friday, February 28th at 9AM for a LaunchMN Friday Forum highlighting all things MN Cup 2025! Get insights from MN Cup Director Kailin Oliver as she shares what’s coming up for this year’s competition. PLUS, hear from a panel of three incredible 2024 MN Cup Alumni founders as they discuss their entrepreneurial journeys and how MN Cup helped shape their success. Jennie Lynch from Momease Solutions Andrew Dahlberg and John Dahlberg from Talknician Anthony Drews and Mindy Meyers from Nashke Native Games Join Here! https://lnkd.in/g2gzMcf

Huge congratulations to the 75F team! Deepinder Singh took home our MN Cup Grand Prize back in 2014 and we are thrilled to call 75F an alum! Check out more on this announcement below!

Exciting news – applications for the 2025 MN Cup are just a month away! Entrepreneurs from across Minnesota will have the opportunity to apply to be part of the largest statewide startup competition in the nation! The MN Cup is more than just a competition; it’s a launchpad for your innovative ideas and a powerful network to propel your startup to the next level. Whether you’re in tech, healthcare, clean energy, or any other industry, this is the chance to get your business the exposure and resources it deserves. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Mark your calendars! ?? Applications open March 10th, 2025. #MNCup2025 #Startup #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #MNStartups #MNBusiness #MNEntrepreneurs