What to know about the MN Cup finalists:
- MN Cup has narrowed down the competition from 88 semifinalists to just 27 finalists
- Nine groups of division judges reviewed business plans, pitch decks, and one-minute videos from the semifinalists to make their choices
- The 27 finalists will develop a 12-minute pitch to present to the judges in early September
- From there, a division winner ($25,000), runner-up, and third-place winner will be chosen
- Division winners will move on to compete for the $50,000 grand prize during Twin Cities Startup Week on Monday, September 20
The 2021 MN Cup finalists are:
Education & Training
Energy/Clean Tech/Water
CNC Concrete
Food/Ag/Beverage
General
BoundaryCare (Beatrice Health)
Bryce Canyon Design LLC (Python Plunger)
High Tech
Impact Ventures
LifeScience/Health IT
Student
Youth

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