Minnesota Technology Association grant appropriation

SF 2112 appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for fiscal year 2027 to fund the Minnesota Technology Association's SciTech internship program. The program provides paid STEM internships for college students (including two-year, four-year, and graduate students) at small Minnesota companies (fewer than 250 employees worldwide), with the grant covering 50% of intern wages (capped at $3,000 per intern). It specifically aims to increase participation from women and other underserved populations in these internships. This is a one-time funding appropriation for a program supporting student career opportunities in technology fields.