Do you have a breakthrough idea?

Turn your breakthrough idea into a profitable business venture with Ingenuity Frontier's IDEA Competition!

The third year of the competition opens September 1!

IDEA (which stands for Ingenuity Drives Entrepreneur Acceleration) is a project of Ingenuity Frontier, a collaboration of partners joined by a common purpose — to grow the economy of Northwest Minnesota by outfitting the next generation of homegrown innovators for success in the global marketplace.

Some might call IDEA a competition, but it is much more.

IDEA is here to assist the most promising local entrepreneurs in the commercialization of innovative products, processes and deliveries by connecting them to the best resources available, along with access to the capital it takes to launch a successful venture.

Here’s what you get when you participate:

Access to valuable tools and resources
The opportunity to refine your investor pitch
Attention in the media
A chance to pitch your idea to qualified potential investors and leaders in the business community
The chance to receive substantial funding for your venture, including individual cash awards of up to $10,000 each, for up to five winners

Entry Cost $150

The deadline for submitting your application is November 30.

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Here's what our past winners are saying:

"Being a contestant in the IDEA competition was like working on a 'mini-MBA.' Writing the business plan, making financial projections, and preparing a presentation were all very practical learning experiences."

Nancy Fisher,
sf(x) Engineering, Inc.

"The IDEA competition added expertise and momentum to our project. The competition helped us better focus our efforts and we are still seeing the benefits. Business is booming and we are growing rapidly. Thank you IDEA!"

Jason LaValley,
LaValley Industries

"The guidance and advice I received from the committee, advisers and judges will be very helpful on my journey to the marketplace. I appreciate the advice I have received."

Tim Sargent,
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Updates on Past Winners



Home Registration Judging Rounds Judging Criteria Resources FAQs About IDEA Ingenuity Frontier Contact Us IDEA is sponsored by the generous financial contributions of the following sponsors: Taking Action Crookston 281-4182 Fisher 795-4570 Warren 745-4411 24-Hour Banking: 1-800-908-BANK		Turn your breakthrough idea into a profitable business venture with Ingenuity Frontier's IDEA Competition! The third year of the competition opens September 1! IDEA (which stands for Ingenuity Drives Entrepreneur Acceleration) is a project of Ingenuity Frontier, a collaboration of partners joined by a common purpose — to grow the economy of Northwest Minnesota by outfitting the next generation of homegrown innovators for success in the global marketplace. Some might call IDEA a competition, but it is much more. IDEA is here to assist the most promising local entrepreneurs in the commercialization of innovative products, processes and deliveries by connecting them to the best resources available, along with access to the capital it takes to launch a successful venture. Here’s what you get when you participate: Access to valuable tools and resources The opportunity to refine your investor pitch Attention in the media A chance to pitch your idea to qualified potential investors and leaders in the business community The chance to receive substantial funding for your venture, including individual cash awards of up to $10,000 each, for up to five winners Entry Cost $150 The deadline for submitting your application is November 30.	Registered User Login Here's what our past winners are saying: "Being a contestant in the *IDEA* competition was like working on a 'mini-MBA.' Writing the business plan, making financial projections, and preparing a presentation were all very practical learning experiences." Nancy Fisher, sf(x) Engineering, Inc. "The *IDEA* competition added expertise and momentum to our project. The competition helped us better focus our efforts and we are still seeing the benefits. Business is booming and we are growing rapidly. Thank you *IDEA*!" Jason LaValley, LaValley Industries "The guidance and advice I received from the committee, advisers and judges will be very helpful on my journey to the marketplace. I appreciate the advice I have received." Tim Sargent, Trophy Head Shot Updates on Past Winners




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