Resource Directory
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Guidance and connection for Minnesota-based tech startups.
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Idea stage businesses
Speaks English
We help businesses understand, leverage and deploy technology to navigate challenges, minimize risk, and build a foundation for sustainable success.
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Restaurant sector; Social impact businesses; African American or Black; Disadvantaged businesses; LGBTQIA+; Women; Immigrant; Latinx
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English; Speaks Spanish
Launch Minnesota Innovation and SBIR/STTR grants
Grants for business operations including research, development, and other business expenses.
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Women
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
Minnestar exists to build, nurture and engage those interested in technology through meaningful connection.
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Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English
At Software for Good, we envision a world where all communities can use the power of data and technology to cultivate shared abundance and liberation.
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Co-op businesses; Nonprofit sector; Social impact businesses; African American or Black; Asian and Pacific Islander; Disadvantaged businesses; Indigenous / Native American; Immigrant; Latinx; LGBTQIA+; Women
Startup businesses (0 employees); Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Speaks English
Technologist Computers is a leading provider of high-quality computer hardware, software, ecommerce, websites and cybersecurity services. We are a social enterprise that delivers customized IT solutions.
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Specialties
African American or Black; Disadvantaged businesses; Co-op businesses; Nonprofit sector; Women; Immigrant; Latinx; Social impact businesses
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees)
Speaks English; Speaks another language; Speaks Spanish
Neighborhood Development Center
Helping business owners enhance their technology skillset for general business, accounting, and marketing.
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Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English; Speaks Hmong; Speaks another language; Speaks Somali; Speaks Spanish
Small Business Technical Assistance Program (B-TAP)
Consulting and technical assistance to support Minneapolis entrepreneurs and established businesses.
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Specialties
Co-op businesses; Restaurant sector; Social impact businesses
Early growth businesses (1-9 employees); Idea stage businesses; Second stage businesses (10+ employees); Startup businesses (0 employees)
Speaks English