🙋🏻 Frequently Asked Questions

A: Startup Weekend is a 54h-long hackathon during which the best would-be entrepreneurs in the DeepTech field will have the chance to meet a team, ideate, receive mentorship and pitch their idea to a panel of judges. The objective is to offer would-be entrepreneurs the opportunity to test whether the startup life is indeed for them. 

More than 400,000 people have participated in Startup Weekends in more than 150 countries, and the Startup Weekend methodology has successfully yielded thousands of companies, some of them which became unicorns.

You can register through this link to get your ticket for the Startup Weekend DeepTech Belfast.

The theme of the Startup Weekend DeepTech Belfast is deep tech, focusing on the InsurTech, HealthTech and AI verticals.

Everyone who wants to test whether entrepreneurial life is a fit for them and kickstart their entrepreneurial journey. The weekend will be focusing on meeting potential cofounders, ideating, validating and building their startup in a 54-hour-long format.

There is a small fee to attend to Startup Weekend DeepTech Belfast. You will be asked to pay it when you reserve your ticket for the event.

Not at all! You don't need a pre-existing startup idea to join Techstars Startup Weekend. Many participants come with an open mind, ready to collaborate and contribute to other teams' ideas. It's a great opportunity to brainstorm and work on innovative projects, even if you don't arrive with a concept in mind.

Teams are often formed through a collaborative process at the beginning of the event. Participants have the chance to pitch their ideas, and then everyone votes on their favorites. Teams naturally come together around the most popular ideas. It's a fantastic way to meet like-minded individuals and create diverse, dynamic teams.

For a successful and enjoyable Techstars Startup Weekend, make sure to bring:

• Your creative ideas and enthusiasm

• A laptop or any other tech tools you might need.

• An open mind and readiness to collaborate.

The event will be focusing on 3 components: 

• 26/7: forming teams

• 27/7: building and validating the solution

• 28/7: pitch practice and demo day

The detailed schedule are shared in the "Schedule" section of this webside.

Pictures and videos will be taken during the event. By signing up to the event, you automatically consent to your picture being taken and used by Techstars and our partners. The use of the pictures will include (but not be limited to) internal use, communications purposes on mediums such as newsletters, social media, future events etc.

Techstars Startup Weekend is just the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey. After the event, you'll have the opportunity to continue working on your startup idea, seek further mentorship, and explore potential funding opportunities. We encourage participants to stay connected with the community and tap into the network and resources offered by Techstars to help take their startup to the next level.

The event is taking place at Queen's University Belfast. Check out the "Venue" section of the event for more information.