Minnesota Cup

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The winner of the 2024 Minnesota Cup is Momease Solutions, who’s reimagined the breast pump into a wearable bra that can “comfortably collect more milk in less time.” Winning the grand prize earned the company $50,000 in funding, in addition to the $25,000 granted to them and all nine divisional winners. “We’re so impressed by all of the other participating companies and the division winners,” said co-founder Ashley Mooneyham, PhD while standing alongside co-founder Jennie Lynch, shortly after their company was announced as the winner. “I’m just so grateful that we were seen as someone worthy of the Grand Prize, because we certainly believe in our mission and we’re really passionate about it.” This week's grand finale event signalled an end to the 2024 season of MN Cup. The competition awarded over $400,000 in cash prizes this year, and its applicants’ ages ranged from eight years old to 88. Learn more about the event, MN Cup, and its division winners at the link in the comments.

From 3200 to 1 ?? Still can't believe Momease Solutions took home the GRAND PRIZE and Top Women Owned Business awards at last night's packed Minnesota Cup Grand Finale event. Thank you to everyone who cheered us on!! I'll never forget the feeling ?? I almost didn't apply this year because I wasn't sure I could do it with a new baby at home, and I was right in that I absolutely couldn't have done it alone. Rest assured, none of this is possible without an incredible village of support. Thank you to the long list of people who helped us get here. Special shoutout to my incredible Co-Founder Jennie Lynch who kept everything running smoothly in the height of chaos. It was truly a team effort, and we couldn't be more proud of the result! This ones for the moms ?? #womenshealth #smallbusiness #femtech #grandprize

WHAT AN EVENT! Thank you to everyone who showed up to support our 2024 Minnesota Cup startups. We hope you had as much fun as we did celebrating 20 years of MN Cup! We are thrilled to announce that Momease Solutions was selected as the 2024 Grand Prize Winner yesterday evening! Founders Ashley Mooneyham, PhD and Jennie Lynch are bringing much-needed innovation to the breast pump industry with their wearable pump-enhancing bra. HUGE Congratulations Momease Solutions!! We also want to extend our gratitude to the entire Minnesota startup community for your energy, passion, and unwavering support. Here's to 20 incredible years—and many more to come!

Looking forward to celebrating with everyone at the 2024 Grand Finale tomorrow evening!! It’s not too late to register! https://lnkd.in/gbMF84JA

LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY! Join us?Monday, September 16th at McNamara Alumni Center from 4-7PM for the 20th Annual MN Cup Grand Finale! Take advantage of this chance to meet the?Top 27 emerging startups?driving innovation and disruption across?Minnesota, and stay as we award over $400,000 in cash prizes - including the live announcement of the?2024?MN?Cup?Grand Prize Winner! This is our favorite event of the year, and this year we have the additional honor of celebrating the 20th Anniversary of?MN?Cup! We hope to see you there! Register Now at https://lnkd.in/gbMF84JA

The divisions are sealed! 9 outstanding companies have emerged as champions in their respective divisions! Each team will take home $25,000 in cash prizes, and have a chance to compete for the additional $50,000 Grand Prize! Join the action on Monday, September 16th for the 20th MN Cup Grand Finale at the McNamara Alumni Center. The registration link is in our bio! Talknician Revitri Loon Liquor Company Momease Solutions Mozrt? Nashke Native Games Heart Failure Solutions Alure LLC SignalGrab

Just over two dozen innovative small businesses made the finalist round of the Minnesota Cup! Judges selected three startups in each of the competition's nine categories. These businesses will now advance to the next round of MN Cup's 20th season, and will compete for a share of $400,000 in cash prizes. Congratulations to the Launch Minnesota grant recipients that made the cut! Momease Solutions, Awesome People Leaders, SayKid, Mozrt?, Heart Failure Solutions, TrueToForm, Objective Biotechnology and Camperoni. https://lnkd.in/gmYtdg9m

The Top 27 MN Cup Companies are HERE! We are so excited to announce that after a week of incredible pitches and debates among judges, the 2024 MN Cup Finalists have been selected.?These incredible companies represent new ideas and innovations across our nine divisions, and we are thrilled to see them continue forward. Check out our Finalists here:?https://lnkd.in/gCM8ydNx

The competition is just getting started! From?August 5th through Thursday, August 8th, all 90 MN Cup semifinalists will showcase their ventures at our 2024 Division Showcase events! Don't miss out on the opportunity to support your favorite MN Cup Division, or attend all nine! Register and learn more at https://lnkd.in/g2d_JKhA Student: Monday, Aug. 5th, 9-10 AM, Online General:?Monday, Aug. 5th, 12-1 PM, Online Youth: Monday, Aug. 5th, 4-6 PM, Junior Achievement North High Tech: Tuesday, Aug. 6th, 9-10 AM, Online Education & Training: Tuesday, Aug. 6th, 4-6:30 PM, ECMC Offices in MPLS Life Science/Health IT: Wednesday, Aug. 7th, 9-10 AM, Online Impact Ventures: Wednesday, Aug. 7th, 4-6 PM, Sunrise Banks Corporate Offices Food/Ag/Bev: Thursday, Aug. 8th, 9-10 AM, Online Energy/CleanTech/Water: Thursday, Aug. 8th, 3-5:30 PM, Carlson School of Management"