62 Minnesota Entrepreneurs and Startups Grants

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive funding as well as mentorship and access to a wide business community. Startups in all industries employing any type of business model ar...

Opportunity for USA agencies and organizations to provide workshops in entrepreneurship to women-identified persons. The workshops are intended for individuals who are survivors of adversity, and consist of online classes, assignments, hands-on experience, and mentorsh...

Awards to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands businesses, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to recognize their outstanding impact, innovations, and contributions to increasing the country's global competitiveness. Awards are intended to celebrate excellen...

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to sup...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International youth or youth teams, ages 13-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must bra...

Opportunity for Minnesota individuals and teams to participate in a business development program in eligible locations. Successful applicants will take part in a four-week workshop designed to support high-growth startups. The program offers participants the chance to ...

Grants of $2,500 to USA women and minority business owners and entrepreneurs to foster business development. Funding is intended to support the grantee in starting or advancing their business. The goal of the program is to help women and minority business owners achiev...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program in the US. The program is intended to allow emerging, high-growth businesses to access funding and join a mentorship and coaching program that includes one-on-one m...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico restaurants for disaster relief. Funding may be used for operating expenses including utilities, rent, supplies and materials, food and beverage inventory, and supplier costs. Eligible restaurants are those experiencing hardship...

Grants and loans to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribes to promote the growth and development of small-scale businesses and entrepreneurs in rural areas. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpos...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to support scientific research and development that will lead to the commercialization of products, services, and processes. Funding is intended to provide researchers from all scientific and engine...

Opportunity for USA and Canada startups to participate in a business development program in eligible locations. Participants will receive investment funding, networking opportunities, deals and perks, mentoring, and coaching. Applications are welcome from sustainabilit...

Opportunity for USA individuals, for-profit organizations, and researchers to participate in a challenge to create new hypersonic technologies. Funding is intended for innovative solutions to create low-cost hypersonics that can be quickly produced. Collaborations are ...

Prizes to USA for-profit entities to take existing technologies developed by national laboratories and to successfully commercialize them. The competition is intended to streamline the process of licensing and commercializing viable technologies that have already been ...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a p...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Minnesota emerging companies to cover business expenses incurred within the state. Funding is intended to promote the growth of new businesses and encourage innovation in Minnesota. Eligible expenses include salary support, technical services...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startup businesses to participate in a business accelerator program. This opportunity is intended for companies founded by Black entrepreneurs. Companies from all stages of development are welcome to apply. Accepted startu...

Opportunity for Minnesota Brown, Black, and women-led startups to participate in an accelerator program to facilitate business growth. Awardees will receive mentoring from industry leaders and investors, build relationships with other companies, and learn to scale thei...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International start-ups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from companies working to address climate change and other environmental issues. The program will be conducted virtually, and parts of th...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International sustainability and climate tech startups to participate in a business development program. Participants will receive investment funding, coaching and mentorship, networking opportunities, and other perks. While this progra...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startup companies to participate in an accelerator program to address issues related to air quality. The funding program is intended to assist startup companies with the development of innovative carbon dioxide removal (CD...

Awards to USA private entities, including academic institutions and nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for programs that help develop energy startups. Funding is intended to build partnerships and grow successful startups in the energy industry that will develop h...

Opportunity for USA companies and startups focused on equity and social impact to participate in a business accelerator program. Eligible applicants specialize in criminal justice reform or equity in education. The program provides a platform for coaching, investor pit...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota individuals and groups for grassroots community projects that enhance Tribal communities and promote culture in eligible locations. Funding is intended to build relationships with Indigenous communities, strengthen partnerships with ...

Opportunity for USA health-related start-up companies to participate in a business development program in Alabama. The opportunity is intended to connect innovative health tech startups with the capital, mentoring, and connections they need to build and grow their busi...

Prize to USA individuals, teams, IHEs, businesses, and nonprofit and other organizations to honor efforts to support underrepresented groups in the space technology industry. Applicants are required to pre-register prior to applying. The goal of the award program is to...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International medtech startups to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will have access to mentoring, industry speakers, networking opportunities, a pitch night, and an assortment of vendor perks. This program will be a v...

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to invest...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers at universities, medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotech companies for studies related to dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers working at universities, academic medical centers, nonprofit organizations, and biotechnology companies for research related to Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. Applicants must submit an LOI pr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International clinicians and researchers based at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and medical centers for Alzheimer's disease treatment research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. This funding opportun...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International tech startup companies in the insurance industry to participate in a business development program. Program participants receive cash investments, networking opportunities, coaching, and mentorship, as well as office space....

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the progr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 25, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Fundin...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to meet community needs. Funding is intended for programs and activities that strengthen communities by supporting affordable housing, small businesses, and neighborhood revitalization. For a list of eligible ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in eligible counties, with priority given to low- to moderate-income populations. Applicants in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska,...

Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public entities in eligible locations to increase entrepreneurship, enhance civic infrastructure, and attract talent to the region. The Foundation seeks collaboration among people from different economic ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals throu...

Grants to USA and territories organizations for education and community development activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, civic enhancement, and entrepreneurship. Proposals must support activities taking place in th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canada nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities for research projects in any sector. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve research ch...

Opportunity for USA post-9/11 veterans with disabilities to participate in a program to build skills and resources related to business management and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive training and mentoring as well as travel and lodging. Programs take place o...

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, includ...

Opportunity for USA veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life by providing them with coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial topic...

Grants of $5,000, grants of $10,000, and in-kind support to USA Black women entrepreneurs to support equal opportunities in business. The purpose of this program is to support high-impact ideas and solutions and break down barriers caused by racial inequality. Eligible...

Loans to Minnesota businesses in low-income areas to enhance business development and the local economy. Funding is intended for expansion costs for businesses owned by people from eligible minority and underserved populations. Loans may be used to underwrite costs ass...

Grants of $2,500 to USA and territories entrepreneurs to support recovery after a natural disaster. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs who have faced business interruptions due to an unforeseen environmental event, such as a wildfire or hurricane. Eligible appli...

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA Black female small business owners to foster the growth of their businesses. In addition to the cash grant, selected grantees will be provided with digital tools and mentorship to advance their online presence and bolster th...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs, engineers, scientists, and artists to participate in a residency program in California. Participants receive a range of benefits, including accommodations, a monthly stipend, and a budget for materials. Appl...

Grants to USA climate technology businesses in multiple Midwestern states. Applicants must be located in one of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for innovative research to stimulate social progress. Funding is intended for projects addressing criminal justice, economic opportunity, education, foreign policy, free speech and peace, health care, immigration, entrepre...