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At Launch Minnesota's upcoming Corporate Innovators Meetup, Seth Eisenman and Stefan Madansingh with Mayo Clinic will lead an engaging discussion on exploring technology transfer opportunities. We are excited to convene senior innovation leaders for a series of compelling discussions that will benefit our state's startup and innovation ecosystem! Launch Minnesota's Corporate Innovators Meetups are targeted for senior innovation (R&D, CVC, organic new ventures, etc.) at Minnesota's largest companies. To gauge interest or potential fit in this networking group, email launchminnesota@state.mn.us

Launch Minnesota's Corporate Innovators Meetups bring together high-impact corporate partners to build community, share best practices and explore ways to drive change in our startup and innovation ecosystem. We look forward to hosting Cordell Hardy from Cargill as he leads a discussion on building community in next-generation innovation leaders in MN. Launch Minnesota's Corporate Innovators Meetups are targeted for senior innovation (R&D, CVC, organic new ventures, etc.) at Minnesota's largest companies. To gauge interest or potential fit in this networking group, email launchminnesota@state.mn.us

Launch Minnesota will convene senior innovation leaders from a great group of our state's impressive list of high-impact corporate partners. We're happy to host as Rick Huebsch with University of Minnesota as he leads a session on forming strategic collaborations with universities. Launch Minnesota's Corporate Innovators Meetups are targeted for senior innovation (R&D, CVC, organic new ventures, etc.) at Minnesota's largest companies. To gauge interest or potential fit in this networking group, email launchminnesota@state.mn.us

Did you know that Launch MN and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development had a hand in supporting at least one of the Minnesota companies getting a lot of media attention related to the Games? Both men's and women's mountain bike gold medalists were riding bikes with spokes made by Hopkins-based Berd Spokes which received a $66,000 Launch Minnesota Innovation Grant in 2020. We're proud to support innovation in Minnesota and around the world!

SXSW Pitch returns for its 17th year to showcase some of the global startup ecosystem's most exciting, innovative, and cutting-edge technology from March 8-9, 2025, in Austin, TX, during SXSW 2025. Join the ranks of SXSW Pitch greats—applications for the 2025 season opened June 25. Explore the 2025 Categories and Eligibility Criteria before submitting your application. sxsw.com/pitch.

❗ Startups, tomorrow is the deadline to apply for the Grid Catalyst 2025 Demonstration Cohort program. 🗓 https://lnkd.in/gQ-zQC59 ⚡We will have over 30 partners for you to potentially match with for your project and develop strategic partnerships. A big shout out today to the members of our Innovators Network, who are the essential foundation for our programming and what makes Minnesota such an incredible cleantech region. If your organization is interested in joining to collaborate for our 2025 cycle, reach out! A big thanks to our Minnesota Energy Alley partners, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota and Minnesota Department of Commerce, for making this cycle of our cohort possible. #AccelerateNorth #demo2deploy #energy #innovation #startups #cleantech #climate #technology #partnership #MinnesotaEnergyAlley

Launch Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development are proud to support our state's startups and small businesses. Use the link to explore opportunities for funding, mentorship and more. https://lnkd.in/gttu5NAQ

Join us this Friday at 9:00 a.m. CST for a conversation about innovation in food and agriculture. We will learn about opportunities and resources with Naturally MN, Agricultural Utilization Research Institute (AURI), 4 Access Partners, Elevate Hennepin, Renewing the Countryside and more! https://lnkd.in/g2gzMcf

Hot off the presses! Launch Minnesota's monthly newsletter has the latest updates and opportunities for startups and small businesses. https://lnkd.in/gk29YqE9

SXSW Pitch returns for its 17th year to showcase some of the global startup ecosystem's most exciting, innovative, and cutting-edge technology from March 8-9, 2025, in Austin, TX, during SXSW 2025. Join the ranks of SXSW Pitch greats—applications for the 2025 season opened June 25. Explore the 2025 Categories and Eligibility Criteria before submitting your application. sxsw.com/pitch.