At a glance
Minnesota Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants is a Minnesota state entitlement grant from Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) providing up to $35,000 for direct support for early-stage minnesota technology startups. Eligible applicants are minnesota-based technology startups under five years old with less than $1m lifetime revenue, certified by launch minnesota criteria. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via mn.gov.
- Amount
- Up to $35K
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Entitlement
- Status
- Open
About this program
Launch Minnesota provides formula-based innovation grants to qualifying Minnesota startups - covering R&D expenses, SBIR match, and housing/childcare stipends for founders - disbursed first-come while biennial appropriations last.
Who can apply
Minnesota-based technology startups under five years old with less than $1M lifetime revenue, certified by Launch Minnesota criteria.
How to apply
Applications are submitted through the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development online portal. Register your organization, complete the online application form, and upload a project narrative, budget and supporting documentation before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions are not reviewed.
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