Skip to content

MN Cup 2025 applications closing date

MN Cup is the largest statewide startup competition in the country. This completely FREE program supports Minnesota entrepreneurs by offering critical feedback from industry experts, mentorship from experienced community members, opportunities for networking, and a chance at $400,000 in seed funding.

2025 Applications are open March 10th - April 11th!

*Any Minnesota-based startup with less than $1 million in annual revenue is eligible to apply.

Register now →

MN Cup 2025 applications closing date

Date

April 11, 2025

Time

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

Online

Presented by

Forge North

Cost

Free

Register now →

See more events →

Show all resources

Get connected to professional resources, tools, and guidance from business experts.

Schedule a consultation

Meet one-on-one with a Business Navigator to assess your best next step.

Real businesses, real stories.

Dina Simon 2026 headshot

Dina Simon brings deep HR expertise to Elevate Hennepin

Dina Simon, founder of Simon and Associates, has built her career on helping organizations understand how to manage their greatest asset: people.

Love Local collage including photos of business owners and residents

February is Shop Local Month in Hennepin County

Hennepin County has proclaimed February as Shop Local Month in partnership with the State of Minnesota.