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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

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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

Presented by

MN Cup

Cost

no-cost

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