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LaunchMN
Government Administration
St Paul, Minnesota 2,596 followers
A statewide collaborative effort to accelerate startups and amplify Minnesota as a leader in innovation.
About us
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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https://mn.gov/launchmn/
External link for LaunchMN
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- St Paul, Minnesota
- Founded
- 2019
Updates
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📢 Startup Showcase is BACK! On November 13, Launch MN is convening a group of investors to hear pitches from up-and-coming startups. Launch and its community partners will select up to 10 companies to present. Companies interested in participating must: ❄️ Be Minnesota-based 💸 Be actively raising seed or Series A capital 📈 Have a strong pitch deck To apply, email your pitch deck to [email protected] by October 14. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gwVcdNbf
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Exciting afternoon yesterday at Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development as Launch MN's Higher Education Network met to build community, share best practices and discuss opportunities to advance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Minnesota. Special thanks to Danielle C. Ailts Campeau, D.B.A. from University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, Denise E. Williams, Ph.D, MBA from Metro State University, Shane Bowyer, Ed.D. from Minnesota State University, Mankato and Austin Calhoun, PhD from Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College for facilitating discussions. Also great to have a special guest - Dr. Paul Campbell from Brown Venture Group to discuss transformational tech transfer opportunities and inclusive entrepreneurship. Thank you all for your engagement!
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Join us THIS FRIDAY at 9:00 a.m. for a conversation about government resources for international development featuring U.S. Commercial Service, the Minnesota Trade Office, the U.S. Small Business Administration and others! https://lnkd.in/g2gzMcf
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Check out this great opportunity for app development assistance in Southeast MN! 💻 🚀
We’re working on a new program funded in part by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for Southeast Minnesota in partnership with Prime Digital Academy - an affordable app development “software studio” to help startups build a prototype or minimum viable product (MVP) so that they can start testing their idea with customers and bring in revenue before going out for a funding round. Like any good startup, we are doing customer discovery for our first cohorts. Any organizations that are located (or have a business address) in Southeast Minnesota who need help with an affordable prototype or MVP for their idea can learn more about the program and fill out an in-take survey here: https://lnkd.in/g7Xb-uDe #entrepreneurship #smallbusiness #startup #sbdc #owatonna #oabdc #economicdevelopment #mnsbdc #innovation #costarters #linkinbio #innovation #design #designthinking #designsprint #southeastminnesota
Southeast Minnesota Software Studio In-take Survey
surveymonkey.com
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Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) is finally here! 🎉 Join us at University Enterprise Laboratories tomorrow morning for DEED's annual TCSW open house. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development staff will be available to help attendees: 💰 Learn about financial resources for startup businesses and entrepreneurs. 😀 Connect with consultants from the Small Business Development Center. 🚀 Learn about startup resources through Launch Minnesota. 😲 And more! https://lnkd.in/gMKS59Aa
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Hope we see you tomorrow! 🚀
DEED's Office of Small Business and Innovation invites you to attend our How our State Supports Startup Businesses and Entrepreneurs event tomorrow from 9-12pm as part of #TCSW2024! Find more info here: https://bit.ly/4gsY5zy
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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is excited to share that it has awarded more than $580K in Launch MN Innovation Grants to 21 local companies. 76% of the grantees this round are startups led by entrepreneurs of color, veterans, women or persons with disabilities or are located in Greater Minnesota. "This grant round represents a diverse range of startups with new products and technologies that enhance consumers’ daily lives or help businesses or health care providers to be more efficient and improve operational safety," said Rob Cimperman, Launch Minnesota Director. https://lnkd.in/gHs9-f-6
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Calling all founders! Is there a challenge you're currently wrestling with? Bring it to the Twin Cities Business StartMN Think Tank for real-time advice from experts who've been there. Participating startups will gain exposure to the business community, get profiled by TCB Mag and have a chance to win prize money and/or consulting services. Apply today! The deadline is September 13!
StartMN Think Tank | Twin Cities Business
https://tcbmag.com
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Just THREE DAYS left to meet SXSW's early bird pitch deadline! Explore the 2025 Categories and Eligibility Criteria before submitting your application. sxsw.com/pitch.