40 Minnesota Technology Companies and Organizations Announced as 2021 Tekne Awards Finalists
Winners of each category will be announced at the virtual Tekne Awards celebration on November 17
(MINNEAPOLIS) September 27, 2021 – The Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) has announced the finalists for the 2021 Tekne Awards in 13 categories that span a wide range of leading-edge technologies. The winners in all award categories will be revealed on November 17 at the virtual Tekne Awards celebration.
“Each year, the Tekne Awards celebrate Minnesota’s leaders and innovators in the technology field,” said Jeff Tollefson, president and CEO of MnTech. “Even amidst an ongoing pandemic, we are excited to recognize these companies and their efforts in spearheading technology and innovation both locally and globally.”
The 2021 Tekne Awards celebration will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 17 at 4 p.m. The awards ceremony celebrates Minnesota’s technology community, drawing in the state’s diverse range of business, educational and government leaders.
For additional information, visit MnTech.org/tekne-awards-2021.
Below is a list of the finalists for the 2021 awards. Descriptions of each category are available at https://mntech.org/download/2021-tekne-awards-category-details/.
AI/Machine Learning
Finalists: Certifi | Digital River | Itasca Consulting Group
Data Analytics
Finalists: Calabrio | Minnesota IT Services | Seagate Technology
Data Security
Finalists: Arctic Wolf | ProcessBolt | RedTeam Security
Digital Marketing
Finalists: Avtex | The Stable | Tunheim Partners
Digital Transformation
Finalists: INGCO International | Minnesota Department of Transportation | WSB | Xcel Energy
Edge Computing & IoT
Financial Services Technology
Finalists: GenEQTY | Silicon Prairie Portal & Exchange | SPARK | Total Expert
Healthcare Information Systems
Finalists: Flywheel | Prime Therapeutics
Medical Technology & Devices
Finalists: Fistula Solution Corporation | Minnetronix Medical | VivaQuant
Sustainable Resources
Finalists: Nucleic Sensing Systems | Renew Power Systems | University of Minnesota – Solar Vehicle Project
Tech Talent – Corporate Initiative
Finalists: Black Tech Talent | Minnesota Computers for Schools | Science from Scientists
Tech For Good
Finalists: NCXT | Ramsey County | Spark-Y: Youth Action Labs | Target
Technology Partnership
Finalists: HGA | Large Venue Tech Collective | University of Minnesota
About the Minnesota Technology Association
The Minnesota Technology Association (MnTech) is a coalition of more than 200 member companies united in building a stronger tech ecosystem and innovation economy in Minnesota. Formerly known as the Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA), the organization works to ensure that Minnesota’s technology-driven companies have access to exceptional talent, dedicated public policy advocates, and are part of an innovative, inclusive technology community. Learn more at www.mntech.org.
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Minnesota Technology Association
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Patty@mntech.org
