The Minnesota Cup has announced finalists for it’s sixth annual event.
Click About the Competition to learn more about this very cool program and Meet the Review Board and Meet the Partners to check out the list of volunteers, sponsors and hosts.
August 31st the division finalists present and September 1st division winners are announced.
On September 13th the division winners present to a review board and that evening the grand prize winner will be announced at an event held at the McNamara Center on the University of Minnesota campus.
Here is what the Division and Grand Prize winner receive:
Division Winners:
- $20,000 in seed capital (student winner receives $5,000)
- A scholarship for complimentary attendance to the 24th Annual Minnesota Venture & Finance Conference hosted by The Collaborative
- Final presentation consulting by Spoken Impact
- Each division has unique awards and benefits. Visit the division pages for more information:
Minnesota Cup Grand Prize Winner:
- Additional $20,000 in seed capital
- The Minnesota Cup, presented by David and Carolyn Cleveland.
- Business services from the Maslon law firm.
- One feature article distributed through the ARA Content network
The Finalists:
Clean Technology & Renewable Energy Division
Innovative ideas involving clean technology and renewable energy.
- EarthClean - Mark Stump
- Silent Power - Todd Headlee
- Visiam - Scott Hughes
BioSciences Division
Innovative ideas for medical devices, biotech solutions, animal health, drug delivery and diagnostics or human / animal health related products.
- BioMatRx - Jamison Geisler
- MRI Robotics - Blake Larson
- NirvaMed - Pramote Hochareon
High Tech Division
Innovative ideas in high technology including IT, hardware, software, web & communications
- Curation Station - Jennifer Iwanicki
- GeaCom - Amanda Little
- Open Preferences - Robert Bodor
General Division
Innovative products, services and solutions in manufacturing, recreation, education and all other ideas.
- Fresh EcoHarvest - Kristine Sundberg
- Fruchi - Robert Carr
- Go Home Gorgeous - Rachel Swardson
Student Division
For students 19 to 25 attending a college or university in Minnesota
- Blue Water Ponds - Benjamin Schurhamer
- Power Trowel Solution Applicator - Austin Mekash
- oncomiR - Rasik Phalak
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