Minnesota State Educational Innovations is pleased to provide Pay It Forward Funding, a unique opportunity for Minnesota State employees who were inspired by projects funded at the Shark Tank Open, or through Small Seed Innovation Funding.
Pay It Forward Funding is available for up to $10,000, and rewards innovators who wish to replicate a previously funded innovation project on their college or university campus.
How it works

- Attend the virtual Shark Tank Open on April 7, 2022 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. and watch other innovators pitch their ideas.
- Watch the Innovation Expo videos (available at the Shark Tank Open) and/or visit the Innovation Gallery to find inspiring project ideas.
- The Pay It Forward application will be shared on the ASA Newsletter on April 8, 2022. Visit the newsletter, download, and fill out the application. Applications will be due no later than 4:00 pm on May 6, 2022.
Up to $10,000 in Pay It Forward Funding is available.
Register for the Shark Tank Open, prepare to be inspired, and we’ll see you there!
Questions?
Please contact Stephen Kelly.