No talk. All action!
Startup Weekend is a 54-hour event where developers, designers, marketers, and idea people come together to launch something real. Pitch on Friday, build all weekend, and demo your startup on Sunday.
Whether you have an idea or just want to join a team, you’re welcome.
Learn new skills. Meet your future team. Build something that matters.
Workshops & Mentorship
Get feedback on your startup idea — from launch strategy to pricing and pitch. Mentors join at key moments, while facilitators and organizers are always nearby to help your team stay on track.
Pitch your concept
If you’ve got an idea, pitch it on Friday and gather a team to help bring it to life.
No idea? No problem — jump into a project you love and build something amazing together!
Build & win
Over 54 hours, you’ll validate your idea, build a prototype, shape your business model, and train your pitch.
On Sunday, pitch to the jury and compete for awesome prizes.
Enjoy great food & drinks
Fuel your brain with 7 meals, endless snacks, and as much coffee as you need. We’ve got the energy covered — so you can stay focused on building something great.
54 hours to build a startup
Techstars Startup Weekend is a high-speed sprint through idea validation, teamwork, mentorship, and launch prep.
You’ll pitch, prototype, get coached by experts, and present to a jury — all in one intense, unforgettable weekend.
54 hours to build a startup
Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours.
Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups.
Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster – and, maybe even start that business.
Techstars Startup Weekend Globally
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Speakers & Mentors
Călin Spiridon
Managing Partner
TPC Concept
Cristina Țoncu
co-founder & CEO
Techcelerator
Cosmin Pirvu
Global Facilitator
Techstars
Cristina Țoncu
co-founder & CEO
Techcelerator
Typical Agenda
Day 1: Network & find a team
17:30 – 18:00
DAY 2: LEARN, WORK AND PLAY!
09:00 – 09:30
09:30 – 10:30
12:30 – 13:30
20:00 – 21:00
DAY 3: PRESENT & CELEBRATE!
09:00 – 09:30
12:30 – 13:30
Join the next event:
Techstars Startup Weekend
Constanta
6-8 June 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend
Timisoara
Coming in June 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend
Targu Jiu
Coming in Fall 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend
Bucuresti
Coming in Fall 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend
Piatra Neamt
Coming in Fall 2025
Past editions:
Techstars Startup Weekend
Bucharest
May 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend
Targu Jiu
22 – 24 November 2024
Techstars Startup Weekend
Bucharest
17 – 19 May 2024
Techstars Startup Weekend
Oradea
15-17 March 2024
Techstars Startup Weekend
Targu Jiu
12-14 May 2023
Techstars Startup Weekend
Bucharest
17-19 March 2023
