MN Cup

MN Cup is a program of the Holmes Center and a statewide new-venture competition. The about page says it was founded in 2005 with the University of Minnesota, has served more than 32,000 entrepreneurs, awarded $6.2 million in cash prizes, and takes no equity.

• The 2026 prize pool is more than $400,000.
• The program takes no equity.
• There is a student division for current undergraduate and graduate students.

Point-in-time capture of a public university page on 2026-10-08. Deadlines, prize amounts, and eligibility can change. This listing is researched and unclaimed.

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