No talk. All action!
Startup Weekend brings together those interested in startups with co-founders, mentors and experts.
Participants put all their energy into their projects to find out after 54 hours whether the business idea has a chance on the market. The event is open to everyone – regardless of whether they have their own idea or not.
Get inspired, develop new skills, and network with creative minds!
Workshops & Mentorship
Get feedback on your business idea, from launch strategy to pricing models and pitching skills from our Mentors and Experts during dedicated mentorship hours!
Pitch your concept
If you have an idea for a startup, you can pitch it on Friday, and convince your peers to join the ride! Don’t worry if you don’t have an idea, you can join any of the ideas pitched!
Build & win
During the weekend you will validate your idea, build an MVP, define the business model, train your pitch and present in front of our expert jury to win awesome prizes!
Fuel the journey
We make sure that you have unlimited coffee, 7 meals, snacks and other goodies during the weekend, so you have the energy to build something great!
54 hours to build a startup
Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours.
Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster – and, maybe even start that business.
54 hours to build a startup
Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours.
Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups.
Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster – and, maybe even start that business.
Techstars Startup Weekend Globally
Startup Weekend in pictures
Agenda
Day 1: Network & find a team
17:30 – 18:00
Registration
Arrive at the venue and get checked in
18:00 – 18:30
Dinner & networking
Eat food, share ideas, practice pitches, and get to know your fellow participants
18:30 – 19:00
Welcome
Meet our Techstars facilitator and review agenda for the weekend
19:00 – 20:00
Pitches
Facilitator gives a walk- through of the pitching process and then pitches begin! Optionally line up to give your pitch
20:00 – 21:00
Vote for top pitches and form teams
Network, share questions, vote for the top pitches and form teams
21:00 – 21:45
Lean Canvas Workshop
This workshop will help teams develop their lean business model, ready hit the ground running on Saturday morning.
Teams are encouraged to complete the draft before leaving for the night!
21:45 – 00:00
Start building!
Set up your team workspace for the weekend and start work on the idea. You may stay as late as the venue will allow
DAY 2: LEARN, WORK AND PLAY!
09:00 – 09:30
Breakfast
Arrive at the venue and enjoy a nice breakfast
10:00 – 11:00
Innovation and problem solving Wokshop
Participants will gain a better understanding of the differences between convergent and divergent thinking, and how they can be used to drive innovation and problem-solving.
Teams are encouraged to get out and speak to potential customers!
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
Enjoy some great food to fuel your journey!
14:00 – 17:00
Mentoring sessions
Mentors help teams one-on-one. They are here to help!
19:00 – 20:00
Dinner
Take a break, enjoy a meal with your peers and refill your energy!
20:00 – 20:45
Workshop
21:00 – 00:00
Check-in and carry on working
Check-in, status report, call for help. You may stay and work as late as the venue will allow.
DAY 3: PRESENT & CELEBRATE!
09:00 – 09:30
Breakfast
Arrive at the venue and enjoy a nice breakfast
10:00 – 10:45
Pitching Workshop
Participants will gain a better understanding of the key components of a successful pitch, and how to structure and deliver a compelling pitch.
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch
Enjoy some great food to fuel your journey!
14:00 – 15:00
Pitch Prep & Rehearsal, Tech Check
Final hours of work time should be focused on perfecting your presentation, tech-check for final presentations also takes place
15:00 – 17:00
Final presentations
Present, watch and celebrate all your hard work throughout the weekend! Teams will pitch for five minutes followed by a five minute Q&A from the judges
17:00 – 19:00
Dinner, awards, wrap up and after party!
FInd out who the winners are, and celebrate together!
Startup Weekend Bucharest 2023⬇️
Speakers & Mentors
A series of events
You can join Startup Weekend in more over 160 countries all across the world, while in Romania there are several cities organizing Startup Weekend!
