Minnesota Needs to Work to Jump-Start the Next Generation of Life-Science Companies

U of M research is a key part of the vibrant, growing life-science industry that helps to sustain Minnesota's economic vitality.

Minnesota is rich in entities that support life-science entrepreneurs, including private-sector companies, the University of Minnesota, the Hormel Institute, Incubology, Mayo Clinic Ventures and Mayo Clinic Business Accelerator, Medical Alley Association of Minnesota, Minnesota High Tech Association, members of the Minnesota Venture Capital Association, MinnWest Technology Campus, University Enterprise Laboratories (UEL), and numerous venture and angel financing entities.

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