Agenda
An action-packed weekend!
During Startup Weekend, you’ll get a chance to pitch your idea, if you have one, form a stellar team, get insights from workshops and mentors, build a startup, and pitch it to a jury.
Besides that, you’ll also meet like-minded people, enjoy great food and refreshments, and join the after-party to celebrate the whole experience!
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 in pictures
