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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:

• $20,000 in seed capital (student winner receives $5,000)
• A scholarship for complimentary attendance to the 24th Annual Minnesota Venture & Finance Conference hosted by The Collaborative
• Final presentation consulting by Spoken Impact
• Each division has unique awards and benefits. Visit the division pages for more information:
  • Clean Technology & Renewable Energy, BioSciences, High Tech, Social Entrepreneur, General, Student
    
    

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.