To empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.
The Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants program, reauthorized by the 2023 Minnesota Legislature with funding of $1.5 million for fiscal years 2024 and 2025, targets the most promising, innovative businesses and technologies in Minnesota. The initiative strives to support startups and entrepreneurs who are contributing to the state's innovation ecosystem by solving problems. The grants reimburse business expenses incurred in Minnesota, including research and development, direct business expenses (excluding salaries or wages of 20% or more owners of the business or their family members), and the purchase of technical assistance and services.