Giant Vision
At South Dakota Mines, we're passionate about igniting an entrepreneurial spirit within our faculty, staff, and students. Our dynamic innovation cycle programming propels projects beyond campus walls, fostering real-world impact across the South Dakota community. For a decade, we've proudly showcased our talent at the Giant Vision business plan competition, consistently demonstrating a remarkable winning success rate. Over the past 15 years, our startups have secured eight first-place victories in the open division, while our students have claimed nine first-place victories in the student division, solidifying our commitment to cultivating the next generation of innovators.
The Giant Vision competition has provided pre-seed prize funding to South Dakota Mines entrepreneurs and startups, fueling the growth of groundbreaking ventures. This financial support, combined with our robust mentorship and resources, empowers our community to transform ideas into thriving businesses. We believe in fostering an environment where innovation thrives, and we invite aspiring entrepreneurs to explore the opportunities available at South Dakota Mines.
To those joining us in the future: Students, imagine launching your own startup before graduation. Faculty, if you're passionate about commercializing your research, we're here for you. Join us in shaping the future of South Dakota and beyond.
2025 Giant Vision
