Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
13 Sep 2024
News
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced $552,820 in Launch Minnesota Business Operation Innovation Grants to 21 Minnesota startups that have created innovative technology solutions; 76% of the grantees are startups led by entrepreneurs of color, veterans, women or persons with disabilities or are located in Greater Minnesota.
Launch Minnesota is a statewide collaborative effort spearheaded by DEED to support startups and grow Minnesota's innovation ecosystem. It awards Innovation grants of up to $35,000 to promising, innovative and scalable technology businesses to use toward operational costs such as research and development, direct business expenses and technical assistance.
Best State To Raise a Family
(WalletHub, 1st in 2020; 2nd in 2021)
in Voter Participation
(U.S. Elections Project, 2020)
Best State for Women and for Working Moms and Dads
(Wallethub, 2020)
in Volunteering
(Corporation for National and Community Service)
in Child Well-Being
(Kids Count Report, 2021)
in Healthy People
(2021 Camelot Index)