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Addressing COVID-19: Walleye Tank and Other Resources

Walleye Tank Startup Pitch

The Walleye Tank startup pitch competition will have a new goal: showcasing Minnesota’s innovation in response to COVID-19.

Please join us on May 15th from 3-5pm.

The University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic, supported by Medical Alley Association and Launch MN, are hosting a virtual event to showcase and support the innovators and community leaders throughout Minnesota tackling the diagnoses, treatment and management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Walleye Tank: COVID-19 Showcase will feature updates from health care partners in Minnesota as well as presentations from 10-15 startups and community projects seeking support to advance their innovative solutions.

Visit walleyetank.com to apply to present or register to attend. We can’t wait to see you there! Register to attend here.

Emergency Funding During COVID-19

To help you navigate the emergency resources available for businesses during this time, we created a matrix specifically for startups and small businesses. Please continue to visit DEED's website for up-to-date information.

Emergency Financial Assistance for small businesses, startups and non-profit organizations

Innovation Grants

Innovation grant dollars still remain, and startups are encouraged to review the details on our website. If you have a technology addressing treatment, diagnosis or management of COVID-19 , we would love to see your application in this next round of grants!

Navigating Investors

We're excited to share this new Launch Minnesota resource, to help startups better navigate risk capital in Minnesota. This is just the beginning, so let's keep the list growing. Check out the investors or add your fund to the list.

Launch Minnesota Network is Here for YOU

The Launch MN Network has been established to help your startup start and scale. Check out the organizations in your region that stand ready to help you.