expand_contentMN Cup 2020
Deadline
Apr 18, 2020, 2:00 PM CDT
Closed
MN Cup 2020 - Semifinalist Round
Launch
Jul 9, 2020, 9:00 PM CDT
Deadline
Jul 26, 2020, 1:00 PM CDT
Open
MN Cup is a startup competition and hub to direct mentorship, education and seed capital to the best new ventures in Minnesota. Our process leverages volunteer judges with industry and functional expertise in each of our nine divisions. Ten companies in each division will be selected by these judges to move forward into the semifinalist round, which will take place between June 1st and early August. Two subsequent rounds will further narrow the participants, ending at our Final Award Ceremony on Tuesday, September 22nd. Over $500,000 in prize money will be given away to competitors, with no equity taken or strings attached.
MN Cup Competition Benefits
$500,000+ in seed money, Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders, Exclusive event access, Business plan feedback, Networking opportunities with potential investors, Media exposure
Competition Divisions
Education & Training, Energy/Clean Tech/Water, Food/Ag/Beverage, General, High Tech, Life Science/Health IT, Impact Ventures, Student, Youth.
To qualify for MN Cup
1) Demonstrate your startup/ company is based in Minnesota via entity formation or residence of founders
2) Generate less than $1 million in annual revenue
2) Generate less than $1 million in annual revenue
