2025 MN cup grand finale
We're excited to celebrate the 21st Annual Minnesota Cup Competition with you at McNamara Alumni Center on Monday, October 6th.
- Showcase featuring Top 27 startups
- Pitches from our top 18 founders
- Vote for your favorite pitches
- Meet and support top emerging entrepreneurs
- Live announcement of over $100,000 of awards, plus another $50,000 to our Grand Prize Winner
2025 MN cup grand finale
Date
October 06, 2025
Time
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
McNamara Alumni Center
200 Southeast Oak Street Minneapolis, MN 55455
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