Clean Technology & Renewable Energy Division

The Clean Technology & Renewable Energy division will help move Minnesota to the forefront of the “clean” revolution by advancing breakthrough ideas and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in clean technologies, including conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy, biofuels, and sustainable products and chemicals.

Awards and Benefits Include:

Clean Technology & Renewable Energy Division Winner:

• $25,000 in seed capital
• Premium access to the Minnesota Angel Network
• Legal assistance from the law firm of Fredrikson & Byron
• Accounting assistance from Eide Bailly, LLP
• Scholarship to The Collaborative’s Annual Minnesota Venture & Finance Conference
• Video production and 3 months of hosting via Startupshoppe's Minnesota Startup Showcase

Clean Technology & Renewable Energy Division Runner-up:

• $5,000 in seed capital

All finalists:

• Featured in a supplement that is included in the December issue of Twin Cities Business magazine.
• Division Finalist Training - "Winning Investment Presentations" by Spoken Impact.
• Detailed feedback of their final written entry and oral presentation.
• The opportunity to present their plan through an oral presentation to the entire review board.

All semi-finalists:

• An invitation to attend a semi-finalist reception at the Carlson School of Management.
• The opportunity to be paired with a University of Minnesota alumni mentor with extensive entrepreneurial experience.

All entrants:

• Opportunity to learn about resources available to entrepreneurs and attend events organized/promoted by the Minnesota Cup.
• Networking with Minnesota Cup supporting partners and other entrepreneurs.
• A chance to improve the entrepreneur’s pitch given the required elements of the initial entry, which also represent a basic outline for a business plan.
• One year, complimentary subscription to Twin Cities Business.
• A valuable experience that will help all entrants as they work on their ventures.