Techstars Startup Weekend Women Brazil

Techstars Startup Weekend Women (TSW Women) offers a 54-hour immersive experience aimed at empowering women in the fields of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Taking place in Foz do Iguaçu, this interactive event gathers aspiring founders, students, professionals, and innovators to develop solutions for real-world problems. Supported by the global Techstars network, Startup Weekend is known for promoting practical learning, mentorship, and collaborative efforts, with a notable emphasis on female leadership, as 70% of participants and organizers are women.

Reasons to Attend / Participate

Reason 1: Practical Startup Experience

Create a solution from the ground up within 54 hours, progressing from concept to prototype and final presentation.

Reason 2: Supporting Female Leadership

Aimed at enhancing women's roles in innovation and entrepreneurship within a nurturing environment.

Reason 3: Guidance from Experts

Benefit from insights and advice provided by seasoned mentors in technology, startups, and digital transformation.

Reason 4: Networking and Career Advancement

Engage with like-minded innovators, potential co-founders, and industry experts.

Focus Areas / Themes

• Innovation and problem-solving with a focus on women
• Digital transformation and technology
• Startup development and entrepreneurship

Intended Audience

• Women students and aspiring entrepreneurs
• Female professionals across various sectors
• Early-stage founders and innovators
• Individuals interested in technology and startups
• Men who support female leadership (30% participation allocation)

No previous startup idea or programming skills are necessary. The event caters to both beginners and experienced individuals.

Networking & Opportunities

Participants work in multidisciplinary teams, interact with experienced mentors, and broaden their professional networks. The event fosters opportunities for long-term collaborations, startup creation, skill enhancement, and exposure to the wider Techstars ecosystem.

What Participants Can Anticipate

Participants will:

• Present ideas and form teams
• Create and prototype solutions
• Test and validate concepts through feedback
• Prepare and present a final pitch
• Receive mentorship throughout the event
• Obtain certification upon completion

Meals, coffee breaks, breakfast, and lunch will be provided during the event days.

Event Duration and Structure

• 54-hour intensive bootcamp
• Friday evening to Sunday evening
• Organized phases: Ideation, Development, Validation, Final Pitch

Day 1 (Friday): Idea pitching, team formation, initial development

Day 2 (Saturday): Prototyping, mentoring, testing

Day 3 (Sunday): Validation, pitch preparation, final presentations, closing networking session

Event Scale

• 70% of participants and organizers are women
• 30% participation allocation for men
• Numerous participants collaborating in dynamic, team-oriented settings

Unique Features

• Focus on women-centered innovation
• Safe and inclusive atmosphere
• Intensive experiential learning approach
• Direct access to startup mentors
• Certification of participation
• Supported by the global Techstars network