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Accelerator Roundup

The Top 5 Accelerators in Minneapolis

Discover the top 5 accelerators in Minneapolis and supercharge your startup's growth.

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5 programs · Statuses checked Jul 2026
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Overview

Minneapolis has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 5 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.

01

TinySeed

MinneapolisUnited StatesNext deadline Sep 1, 2026

TinySeed is an accelerator program and fund that invests in and supports early-stage bootstrapped software startups.

About
ApplicationsClosedFirst cheque$120,000ExitsUndisclosedFounded2019
How it works
Duration12 weeksFormatHybridEquity$120,000 for 10% equity
Verticals
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologySoftwareVenture Capital
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02

TinySeed Accelerator

MinneapolisUnited StatesNext deadline Sep 1, 2026

The First Accelerator Designed for SaaS Bootstrappers

About
ApplicationsClosedFirst chequeUndisclosedExits2Founded2018
How it works
Duration1 YearFormatHybridEquitySaaS, B2B SaaS, B2B, B2B software, Software…
Verticals
SaaSB2B SaaSB2BB2B Software
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03

Cleantech open Midwest

MinneapolisUnited States

An accelerator for early-stage cleantech startups in the Midwest

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2005
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Business DevelopmentCleantechFinance
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04

IdeaGist

MinneapolisUnited States

IdeaGist is a global online platform designed to help individuals and organizations turn their ideas into reality by providing tools, resources, and support for ideation, collaboration,

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2014
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
IncubatorsPaasVenture Capital
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05

Invenshure

MinneapolisUnited States

Invenshure is a venture builder that provides funding and resources to launch and scale innovative startups.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2011
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
FinanceFinancial ServicesIncubatorsTherapeutics
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No longer operating

4 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): IdeaGist Artificial Intelligence Accelerator · OnRamp Insurance Accelerator · Target Takeoff · UnitedHealthcare Accelerator.

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