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Awards & Benefits


Through the support of our partners, we have been able to put together a variety of awards that are intended to assist the entrants of the Minnesota Cup as they pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. The following is a summary of the awards that will be provided:

Division Winners:

Minnesota Cup Grand Prize Winner:

  • Additional $20,000 in seed capital
  • The Minnesota Cup, presented by David and Carolyn Cleveland.
  • Business services from the Maslon law firm.
  • One feature article distributed through the ARA Content network

All finalists: (18)

  • Featured in a Twin Cities Business supplement in the fall of 2010.
  • Division Finalist Training - "Winning Investment Presentations" by Spoken Impact
  • Detailed feedback of their final written entry and oral presentation.
  • The opportunity to present their plan through an oral presentation to an esteemed review board made up of prominent business leaders and investors.

All semi-finalists: (45-60)

  • An invitation to attend a semi-finalist reception at the James J. Hill Reference Library, where they can meet other semi-finalists, members of the review board, and Minnesota Cup partners.
  • The opportunity to be paired with a University of Minnesota alumni mentor with extensive entrepreneurial experience.

All entrants:

  • One year, complimentary subscription to Twin Cities Business.
  • A valuable experience that will help all entrants as they work on their ventures.

The Minnesota Cup is Supported By:
University of Minnesota Partners
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