Launch Minnesota is a new initiative spearheaded by Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Designed in consultation with legislators from both parties, and alongside dozens of private sector leaders, the program exists to help grow Minnesota's startup ecosystem. Launch Minnesota will start inside of DEED, and will work with our advisory board and private sector stakeholders to become a public-private organization in the future.
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Big News: Minnebar19 Session Submissions Are Open! Got a topic you’re passionate about? Whether it’s AI, design, startups, coding, mental health, or something totally unexpected, now’s your chance to lead a session at Minnebar19! Submit your session today ?? https://lnkd.in/gNEUx6J Pro tip: Presenters get a guaranteed ticket. Not presenting? Public tickets drop March 27—mark your calendar!
??NEW GRANTEES! Launch MN and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development have awarded $400,000 in grants to support 16 innovative Minnesota startups. All but two grantees are startups led by entrepreneurs of color, veterans, women, or persons with disabilities, or are located in Greater MN. Since 2019, Launch has awarded $9.5M in grant funding. These awards are assisting businesses at a critical stage in their development. Their technologies may change the way we work, learn and live. Launch Minnesota is proud to support these homegrown innovations! Congratulations to the following startups! Freedom Vehicle Lifts LLC Gobo Daynamica Altheia, Inc. Aurora Medical Technologies AcQumen Medical Glome Health Particle4X Progia Medical, Inc. Genograms Sersense, Inc. SentryDx Simpli-Fi Automation, Inc. Delve Health The Playbook MyMedVita https://lnkd.in/e8kqPnFk
?? We're now taking apps for Startup Showcase! If you meet the qualifications listed below, send your pitch deck to [email protected] by March 25. We'll select up to 10 companies to pitch at our event on April 23.
?? Launch Minnesota's Startup Showcase is BACK! Showcase isn't a competition. It's an invite-only event for startups and investors to connect and learn about possible opportunities for investment. Up to 10 companies will be selected by Launch MN and its partners to pitch at our next event on April 23. Startups from any industry may apply. Companies that want to participate must meet the following qualifications: ?? Minnesota-based ?? Actively raising Seed or Series A capital ?? Have a strong pitch deck We will be accepting applications from March 11-25. To apply, email your pitch deck to [email protected] Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwVcdNbf
?? Join us this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's monthly small business call! We will connect with the Minnesota Trade Office to discuss tariffs and their impacts on our state's businesses. https://lnkd.in/gEZv_dVS
MN Cup applications are now OPEN! Don't miss your chance to be part of the biggest statewide startup competition in the nation. This FREE program offers entrepreneurs feedback from industry experts, mentorship and networking opportunities, education sessions and a chance at $400,000 in cash prizes. Learn more about Minnesota Cup from Director Kailin Oliver this Friday in a special edition of Launch MN's Friday Forum! ?? Friday Forum: https://lnkd.in/g2gzMcf ?? Apply for MN Cup: https://lnkd.in/gNBidq-q
State of Minnesota was represented today at SXSW! ??Governor Walz was a guest speaker??Ping Yeh with Vocxi Health was selected to pitch??Pamela York with Capita3 and Dr. Paul Campbell with Brown Venture served as a judges. ??Gathering at the Midwest House graciously organized by Greg Swan and Jenny Swan??Mary Rick and Neela Mollgaard represented and shared the strength of our startup ecosystem. Tomorrow is another full day!
Explore Forge North's Startup Guide and discover the resources that will take your business to the next level!
Hundreds of organizations train, support, and invest in Minneapolis-Saint Paul startups. Through years of shared effort, the MSP Startup Guide aims to shorten the time you need to find the next step that is right for you. Check out the site for yourself (spoilers - it's not a magic bullet) and/or check back Tuesdays and Thursdays for tools designed to help you find your next steps faster. https://hubs.li/Q0396p7q0 Shoutout to LaunchMN for funding the Startup Guide through an Education Grant, and to EcoMap Technologies, Inc. for powering the software.
?? Calling all Minnesotans heading to #SXSW this week! ?Let us know if you're attending—we’d love to connect with you! ?? Shout out to Ping Yeh, a proud finalist in the pitch competition!?? ?? Cheers to Dr. Paul Campbell and Pamela York, who will be serving as judges.?? ??Neela Mollgaard will be hosting a session with the pitch competition winners.??
Registration for #SXSW 2025 is now open! Immerse yourself in unparalleled discovery, learning, professional development, and networking alongside global creatives from March 7-15 in Austin, TX. ?? https://ow.ly/3NBU50SSgvC
?? Launch Minnesota's Startup Showcase is BACK! Showcase isn't a competition. It's an invite-only event for startups and investors to connect and learn about possible opportunities for investment. Up to 10 companies will be selected by Launch MN and its partners to pitch at our next event on April 23. Startups from any industry may apply. Companies that want to participate must meet the following qualifications: ?? Minnesota-based ?? Actively raising Seed or Series A capital ?? Have a strong pitch deck We will be accepting applications from March 11-25. To apply, email your pitch deck to [email protected] Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwVcdNbf
The New Majority Capital Foundation is preparing to launch a new accelerator program in the Twin Cities that will educate innovators on entrepreneurship through acquisition. NMC is accepting applications through March 17. Programming begins in May. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gr9e_8FY