Standing with Minnesota and Saint Paul's Tech Community
In recent weeks, immigration enforcement activity across Minnesota has created fear, disruption, and uncertainty for many in our region. These tensions are being felt acutely by many across our state, many in the region, including Saint Paul’s tech and innovation community.
As Full Stack Saint Paul partners, the City of Saint Paul and the St. Paul Area Chamber have both been engaged in response efforts. As St. Paul Area Chamber President and CEO B Kyle has shared, moments like this call for leadership grounded in empathy, steadiness, and a commitment to the well-being of our people. Innovation does not happen in isolation—it happens when every person feels safe, supported, and able to show up fully at work and in their communities. This includes our diverse community of startup founders, early-career technologists, small business owners, and tech employees whose talent, creativity, and lived experiences are essential to our ecosystem.
At Full Stack Saint Paul, we believe a strong tech economy is an inclusive one. Immigrant and globally connected talent power our startups, strengthen our companies, and drive the ideas shaping Saint Paul’s future. When uncertainty threatens that foundation, our role is to stand together, share reliable information, and support one another with care.
We encourage members of the tech and business community to review the resources assembled by community partners, including guidance, support services, and ways to stay informed during this challenging time:
East Side Saint Paul native Stephen Moore founded Dual Dash, an AI-enabled coaching and performance platform designed to help managers support employees before problems turn into burnout or turnover, and was recently accepted into the Google for Startups Cloud Program.
Collaboration.Ai, an AI-powered software and services company, announced it has acquired innosabi GmbH, a global innovation management company. The acquisition brings together two organizations aligned around a shared belief: that connecting the right people, ideas, and expertise is essential to navigating complexity and turning knowledge into real-world results.
Local Tech News Snapshots
Quick local hits you shouldn't miss.
Boston Scientific announces agreement to acquire Penumbra, Inc. "The two fast-growing, cardiovascular companies complement each other, with Boston Scientific seeing an opportunity to enter new markets, and Penumbra expecting its devices to gain a wider global reach," reported MedTech Dive.
A new report marks the Twin Cities region as one of the country’s highest performers for developing high-growth entrepreneurs, relative to size.
FASTCon 2026, a conference focused on Food, Ag, Sustainability, & Supply Chain in Tech, is seeking speaker and startup submissions for their April 10 event.
Tech & Entrepreneur Resources
✨ Through training, mentorship, and real-world pathways into tech careers, ConnectUP! Accelerators are helping build a future-ready workforce right here in Saint Paul. Learn more and apply today if you are planning to grow your business.
✨ e-Fest 2026 submissions are now open! This dynamic three-day national competition breaks down barriers—inviting undergraduate students from every major and every university to showcase their ventures on a national stage. Compete for $250,000 in cash prizes and join the Top 25 undergraduate startup teams from across North America.
✨ HealthcareMN will begin hosting Walleye Tank, Minnesota's premier life science pitch competition, starting in Spring 2026. Stay tuned for updates about applications!
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