 MN Ventures Companies Announced
Launch Minnesota and its partners at Medical Alley, MNSBIR, Inc. and UMN’s Office of Technology Commercialization have selected 11 startups to present at the upcoming Minnesota Ventures event on October 17. These companies will pitch to an exclusive audience of investors from Minnesota and beyond.
Congratulations to the following startups!
Launch MN Grantee Receives MN Cup Grand Prize
Carba, a Minneapolis-based startup developing a product for “permanent carbon removal,” took home the grand prize at the MN Cup grand finale last month. The company, which has also received grant funding from Launch Minnesota, is commercializing a process that converts plant waste carbon dioxide into solid carbon and sequesters it underground.
Carba was one of nine finalists selected to pitch at MN Cup’s final event of the season. The competition began in May with 90 companies across MN Cup’s nine divisions. This year was one of the most diverse fields of the competition’s history with 43% of the startups led by women and 38% headed by entrepreneurs of color. Additionally, 31% of entrants were from Greater Minnesota.
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Global Corporate Venturing
Launch MN collaborated with 3M Ventures and other ecosystem partners to bring Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) to the Twin Cities during Startup Week last month. This international organization provides the corporate venturing community and their ecosystem partners with insights and access to startup innovation. The event with GCV and partners, brought attention to Minnesota’s startups and venture community.
Walleye Tank Returns
Walleye Tank, Minnesota’s life science pitch competition, is looking for founders to apply for its December 1 event. Founders that are selected to pitch are eligible to win thousands in prize money and make valuable connections with mentors and investors. Companies can sign up for one of three Walleye Tank divisions depending on the stage of their business. Applications are due November 6.
Learn more and apply
UMN Offers IP Legal Assistance
The Intellectual Property Clinic at UMN’s Law School provides free legal services and can assist startups looking for legal advice related to topics such as trademark, copyright, trade secrets and design patents. The IP Clinic is currently accepting new clients to assist during the spring semester.
Email lawclinic@umn.edu to learn more
Friday Forum: Small Business Development Centers
Launch Minnesota’s Friday Forums are an opportunity to discuss topics and share resources in Minnesota’s startup community. This month, we’re spotlighting our state’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs). Located throughout Minnesota, SBDCs provide FREE professional expertise and guidance to businesses of every industry and stage.
Join with this link. Passcode: 2022
Upcoming Events
Oct. 24: Headshots and Happy Hour with BETA and Brooksource
Oct. 24-25: Frak Conference
Oct. 26: SBDC’s “How Do I Start a Business?” Series
Oct. 31: SCORE Webinar: Are You Ready for Financing?
Nov. 1: Start.up Connect St. Cloud
Find more events on Launch MN's Statewide Startup and Small Business Calendar.
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