TechStars Startup Weekend Horizontina

TechStars Startup Weekend Horizontina is a three-day immersive experience where participants tackle real market challenges and transform ideas into businesses. This collaborative event combines networking, mentorship, and hands-on workshops, ensuring participants gain practical experience in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Event Overview

Startup Weekend is a global initiative by Techstars that helps entrepreneurs validate and launch startups in just one weekend. Using the proven Techstars methodology, participants will receive guidance from experienced mentors across entrepreneurship, business, and technology.

Dates & Times

• Friday, May 23: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday, May 24: 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
• Sunday, May 25: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Attendance: All three days are required to fully benefit from the program.

Who Can Join?

• Creative Area – Designers, UX/UI specialists, visual identity creators, and presentation experts
• Technical Area – Developers, programmers, and IT professionals
• Business Area – Anyone with an interest in strategy, marketing, sales, and operations

No prior business idea or startup experience is required. Teams are formed during the event.

What’s Included in Registration?

• Admission for all three days
• Access to workshops, mentorship, and networking
• Event badge
• Meals & refreshments throughout the weekend

Meals Covered

• Friday: Dinner
• Saturday: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Dinner
• Sunday: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, Closing Happy Hour

Why Participate?

• Learn how to think, operate, and create like an entrepreneur
• Gain mentorship from experienced professionals
• Network with like-minded innovators and industry leaders
• Experience startup creation in a fast-paced, supportive environment
• Present your project to entrepreneurs and receive valuable feedback

About Startup Weekend

Startup Weekend has taken place in over 150 countries, hosting more than 2,900 events with nearly 193,000 participants worldwide.

Over the course of 54 hours, participants collaborate on:

• Idea generation and selection
• Business model development
• Design and prototyping
• Market validation

The event concludes with team presentations before a panel of entrepreneurs and experts, offering constructive feedback and insights.