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Minnesota Cleantech Innovation Summit

Registration is open for the 2024 Minnesota Cleantech Innovation Summit – September 23-25. 

Visit our event page for more information and to register.

Previous Events

Intro to Entrepreneurship - June 12, 2024

This workshop was designed to equip entrepreneurs at all stages with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration to transform your business idea into reality.

Overview

  • Entrepreneurship Basics: Learn the steps to starting your own business.
  • Business Planning 101: Understand the basics of identifying your market to financial strategies.
  • Idea Validation: Discover how to improve and evolve your business idea.

About the Presenter

Angel, the visionary driving force behind Led by TRUTH, an organization that supports Founders of Color in realizing their dreams. She firmly believes that success is not just a destination but a mindset. She understands firsthand the challenges entrepreneurs face and has crafted a nurturing space where founders can cultivate their CEO mindset and tackle business hurdles with confidence. Through Angel’s work, she doesn’t just envision change; she’s here to walk alongside you and help you turn your vision into reality.

 

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Energy 101 - May 22, 2024

A presentation explaining energy basics, how the energy sector is transitioning, and what new opportunities are being created for innovation and startups. 

Presenter Bio – Aaron Hanson works at the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment (IonE) as the Energy Program Specialist for Leadership and Education. Aaron coordinates interdisciplinary energy transition research projects to ensure that systems-thinking is incorporated into the examination of new technologies and how they are deployed. Aaron has a background in construction, finance, and building energy modeling.

View the presentation slides.

 

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In partnership with LaunchMN

Our events are supported, in part, by the State of Minnesota through a grant from Launch MN at the Department of Employment and Economic Development.

About DEED

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the state’s principal economic development agency. DEED programs promote business recruitment; expansion and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development. 

DEED’s Mission: To empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.

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