Walleye Tank Spring 2026 - LOADING…..
May 4th at The Walker Art Center
The countdown is on! Big ideas, big impact — full event details coming soon
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What is the Walleye Tank?
The Walleye Tank is Minnesota’s life science pitch competition providing an educational and promotional opportunity for emerging and established medical and life science companies. The Walleye Tank competition focuses on removing barriers for entrepreneurs. We work hard to curate our audience with investors, subject matter experts, service providers, job seekers, and mentors that help accelerate your business forward. Click here to read more about the Walleye Tank.
This event was originally founded in 2016 in Rochester, Minnesota. Over the years it has been organized by the University of Minnesota Venture Center and Mayo Clinic Office of Entrepreneurship. Since its founding, financial support has included contributions from University of Minnesota Medical School the Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship and Launch Minnesota and promotional sponsorship from The Medical Alley Association. Beginning in 2026, HealthcareMN is honored to steward the next chapter of Walleye Tank — preserving its mission, competitive spirit, and deep commitment to Minnesota’s innovation ecosystem while expanding its statewide reach - spotlighting bold founders, connecting them with investors and strategic partners, and accelerating the future of health innovation in Minnesota.
👉 Read the full announcement here: [Press Release]
