Techstars Startup Weekend

Join a Techstars Startup Weekend in Northwest Arkansas or Central Arkansas

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.

The Agenda

What is Startup Weekend?

Techstars Startup Weekend is a three-day experience where aspiring entrepreneurs can experience startup life. It’s creative and collaborative educational whirlwind where anyone can develop and pitch new startup ideas. Participants will learn about:

• Pitching
• Business model creation
• Prototyping
• Designing
• Market validation

All in a friendly and supportive team environment!

Who can participate?

Anyone can participate! Techstars Startup Weekend is open to all, and people with any level of experience (or none!) in entrepreneurship are encouraged to join in.

When and where can I participate?

The Venture Center and Startup Junkie are collaborating to host two Techstars Startup Weekends in Arkansas this year.

• Northwest Arkansas, August 26 – 28,2022
• Central Arkansas, April 14-16, 2023

What kind of startup ideas should I bring?

Techstars Weekend Northwest Arkansas Focus Areas:

• Recreation
• Web3
• General

Techstars Weekend Central Arkansas Focus Areas:

• Health Tech
• Agriculture Tech
• Education Tech
• Community (General)

But what is it like?

Watch to get a better idea of what participating in Startup Weekend is really like and how it works!

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