looking for the next great breakthrough business idea

 

 

Growing the economy of Northwest Minnesota by outfitting the next generation of homegrown innovators for success in the global marketplace.

Important Dates

1
Sept.
The Fifth Year of the IDea competition begins

Calling all innovators !


Welcome to our website! With IDEA now entering its fifth year, we've got a lot to celebrate. Since we started, we have awarded over $250,000 in funding and ten of our winners have already brought their product to market.

If you have a breakthrough idea, the competition will begin accepting applications again September 1, 2012.
Read more about entering the competition!!!