Techstars Startup Weekend Rimini

The fifth edition of Techstars Startup Weekend Rimini, organized in partnership with Riviera Banca, Uni.Rimini, and the Rimini Campus of the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, will take place from May 16 to May 18, 2025.

This unique 54-hour event will involve over 80 selected students from four high schools in the Rimini area, offering them an immersive, hands-on training experience designed to prepare the entrepreneurs of the future.

Participants will form teams, develop business ideas, and collaborate with people outside their usual networks. They will benefit from guidance by experienced mentors, including entrepreneurs and professional,s while gaining methodologies, tools, and valuable feedback.

The weekend emphasizes action, collaboration, innovation, and learning, helping participants to recognize their talents, grow their skills, and prepare for real-world challenges.

Theme: Purple

This year’s theme color, purple, symbolizes courage, creativity, and balance. It blends passion and energy (red) with rationality and trust (blue). In psychology, purple reflects innovation, inspiration, and transformation — making it the perfect symbol for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking bold ideas and change.

Why Attend

• Develop a startup idea in just 54 hours
• Collaborate with diverse and talented peers
• Gain mentorship and insights from experienced entrepreneurs
• Enhance your skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and business development
• Reignite your entrepreneurial passion while connecting with the next generation of innovators

Join us for a weekend of learning, networking, and personal growth — and discover how interaction with bright young talents can rejuvenate your perspective and professional journey.