The competition is now down to 80 teams.
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The largest statewide competition of its kind is back for its twelfth year with more prize money than ever before.
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Each division winner took home $30,000 in seed capital. The final seven will move on, competing for the $50,000 grand prize, which will be awarded on September 9.
Twenty-one companies are competing for $327,000 in prizes.
Contestants are one step closer to winning a “record” prize amount.
Contestants are one step closer to $327,000.
The competition will award more than $327,000 in prizes this year.
Startups in the state see success after winning the funding contest.
The 21 finalists will give live presentations before their respective divisions' review boards later this month, at which point division winners will be selected to vie for the grand prize.
The 70 semifinalists move to the next round of the annual competition, with $300,000 in prizes up for grabs.
An analysis of the demographics of Minnesota Cup entrants sheds light on where the state’s start-up energy is thriving.
The 10th annual entrepreneurial competition, which is the largest of its kind in the nation, is accepting entries, and $300,000 is up for grabs this year.
Next year, the statewide, entrepreneurial Minnesota Cup competition will include a “food, agriculture, and beverage” category and a total of $300,000 in prize money.
Preceptis Medical, which won $25,000 for being named a division winner, will now receive an additional $40,000.
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