Techstars Startup Weekend Strasbourg

Techstars Startup Weekend Strasbourg is a 54-hour intensive event aimed at transforming ideas into startups within a weekend. Scheduled for October 10–12, 2025, participants will engage in pitching, prototyping, and validating their projects, supported by experienced coaches, mentors, and a collaborative community. The program features activities such as idea pitching, team formation, workshops, mentoring, and final presentations to a panel of experts. Teams that excel will be awarded prizes that include incubation support, mentorship, and professional services to help advance their projects.

Even if you do not have a project idea, you are welcome to join a team and apply your skills while learning the basics of startup development.

Event Schedule

Friday – Pitching and Team Building

• 17:30–18:30: Registration and welcome
• 18:30–20:00: Introductory remarks and idea pitches
• 20:15–20:45: Team assembly
• 21:15–22:15: Dinner
• 21:16–01:00: Collaborative work session

Saturday – Development and Testing

• 08:00–09:00: Breakfast
• 09:00–13:00: Coaching sessions
• 12:00–14:00: Lunch
• 14:00–20:00: Coaching and prototyping
• 15:30–16:30: Motivational talk
• 19:00–21:00: Dinner and networking
• 20:00–22:00: Team collaboration and coaching

Sunday – Final Presentations

• 08:30–09:30: Breakfast
• 09:00–12:30: Coaching sessions
• 10:00–12:00: Pitch preparation and technical checks
• 12:00–14:00: Lunch
• 13:00–15:00: Final pitch preparation
• 15:30–17:00: Final presentations and jury evaluation
• 17:00–18:30: Awards ceremony and closing reception

Reasons to Participate in Startup Weekend Strasbourg

• Acquire practical experience in startup development
• Gain insights from a variety of coaches and mentors
• Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders
• Benefit from meals, coffee, and community support throughout the event
• Compete for prizes that include incubation and professional services
• Become part of the global Techstars network of innovators

Coaches and Experts

• Benoit Tallandier – Co-founder & CTO, Baback
• Elise Poichot – Startup Manager, SEMIA
• Christophe Knecht – Director, Quest for Industry
• Alexandra Berthold – Legal Advisor, Tellent
• Antoine Poncin – Deputy Director, French Tech Est
• Véronique Campillo – Talent Coach, CTF
• Frédéric Cambecèdes – COO, TokTokDoc
• Marc Berthold – Former Pro Esport Player
• Jean-Sébastien Schmitt – CEO, GRADE UP
• Marc Liebrich – Digital Advisor, CCI
• Jérémy Bouchet – Business Angel & ex-CEO
• Alexis Martin – Intellectual Property Expert

Pre-Event Pitch Training Sessions

• Monday, Sept 29 at 18:00 – SEMIA
• Wednesday, Oct 8 at 12:30 – SEMIA
• Registration link available online

Outcomes of Startup Weekend Strasbourg

• 120 participants
• 40 pitches
• 10 projects selected
• 5 winners