Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
About the program · 1 linked sources
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship says it supports the launch of student ideas through mentoring and training. Resources include coaches, the Big Ideas Challenge, and connections to other competitions.
How we know this: the figures on this page come from the linked sources (last verified 2026-10-08); what those sources do not state is left unknown.
Key numbers
Funding range
Not listed
Equity
Unknown
Application
Ongoing
Campus Wide
Last activity
Not recorded
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Application and Timing
Ongoing mentoring, with an annual competition.
Participants
Startup support is aimed at Minnesota State Mankato students. Big Ideas also allows alumni within two years of graduation.
Funding and Equity
Direct prize amounts are on the Big Ideas awards page. The center page does not state equity terms.
Recent Activity
The startup-support page was live on October 8, 2026.
Known Startups or Winners
The center page does not name current winners.
Research gaps & things to verify
Verification Gaps
A center budget beyond Big Ideas is not stated.
Program details
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship says it supports the launch of student ideas through mentoring and training. Resources include coaches, the Big Ideas Challenge, and connections to other competitions.
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Evidence
Official page: https://cob.mnsu.edu/center-for-innovation-and-entrepreneurship/start-up-support/
- The center mentors student startups.
- It runs the Big Ideas Challenge and links the winner to Minnesota Cup.
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News articles and official sources documenting Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Minnesota State University, Mankato
Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship says it supports the launch of student ideas through mentoring and training. Resources include coaches, the Big Ideas Challenge, and connections to other competitions.
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