Helping founders find community and connections
Rochester-based accelerator providing collaborative incubator space, Lean Startup and Design Sprint training, pitch coaching, and business connections for health care-related companies; 60+ companies launched since 2013 with $38M+ raised.
20-week accelerator for BIPOC-owned businesses offering management education via U of MN Carlson School, corporate connections, and access to capital.
Learn more →Free, non-dilutive four-to-five-month accelerator for early-stage MN technology startup founders, with curated curriculum, mentorship, and community access.
Learn more →Six-month paid fellowship for young tech-focused entrepreneurs ages 18–25 in Saint Paul, prioritizing youth of color and low-income youth; provides a $1,200/month living stipend, $5,000 business development fund, mentorship, and a rigorous startup curriculum.
Learn more →Private accelerator focused on Minnesota's recreational cannabis market, providing veteran-focused entrepreneur support with licensing guidance, operational support, education, funding access, and networking in exchange for minor equity.
Learn more →10-week in-person accelerator for early-stage entrepreneurs and small business owners in Southeast Minnesota, using a proven national curriculum to move participants from idea to launch.
Learn more →Annual cohort connecting late-stage cleantech/energy startups with MN corporate partners for real-world pilot demonstration projects; seed funding up to $100K via Minnesota Energy Alley.
Learn more →Annual cohort matching 4–6 energy and cleantech startups with Minnesota corporate partners, utilities, and institutions for paid real-world pilot demonstration projects; seed funding up to $100K per project via SAFE or convertible note.
Learn more →American Heart Association's 6-week virtual accelerator investing in social entrepreneurs and health tech founders in Minnesota addressing health disparities; includes training, grant funding, and a finale showcase event.
Learn more →Two-year structured accelerator program for entrepreneurs with $250K–$999K annual revenue designed to help them break through to $1M+ by building business skills across four pillars: People, Strategy, Execution, and Cash.
Learn more →Free, competitive 10-week accelerator (Sept–Nov) for established SE Minnesota businesses in their first 5 years with under $1M revenue, providing mentorship, tools, and $10K in funding upon completion.
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