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Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants

Administered by Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Minnesota

BENEFIT
Up to $50K
Deadline type: rolling

Eligibility Requirements

  • 1Innovative and scalable technology startup businesses in Minnesota
  • 2Business Operations Grants up to $35,000
  • 3Matching SBIR/STTR Phase 1 and 2 Grants up to $50,000
  • 4Must be Minnesota-based startup

Eligible Project Types

Small Business
STACKING POTENTIAL

Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN
View the Launch Minnesota Innovation Grants compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.