STARTUP WEEKEND
CLUJ-NAPOCA
Build a startup in one weekend.
What is
Startup Weekend
Cluj-Napoca?
Startup Weekend Cluj-Napoca is a high-energy weekend hackathon where builders, creatives, and future founders come together to launch real startup ideas, from pitch to prototype.
Start building, not planning.
HOW IT WORKS
From meeting strangers on Friday to pitching a startup together on Sunday.
Connect & Network
Meet your future co-founders. Connect with developers, designers, and enthusiasts.
Pitch Your Idea
Pitch your idea in 60 seconds. No slides, just your vision. Or vote for your favorites!
Form A Team
Top ideas form teams. Find the skills you need or join an inspiring project to start collaborating.
Build MVP
Turn concepts into prototypes. Build a Minimum Viable Product that demonstrates your core value.
Validate & Pivot
Talk to real customers, validate assumptions, and pivot if necessary. Mentors will guide you.
Demo Day
Pitch to a panel of judges and the community. Celebrate what you've built in just 54 hours.
AGENDA
How things will probably work
Registration
Arrive at the venue and get checked in
Dinner & networking
Eat food, share ideas, practice pitches, and get to know your fellow participants
Welcome
Meet our Techstars facilitator and review agenda for the weekend
Pitches
Facilitator gives a walk-through of the pitching process and then pitches begin!
Vote for top pitches and form teams
Network, share questions, vote for the top pitches and form teams
Workshop: Lean Startup Methodology
Introduction to building a startup the lean way
Start building!
Set up your team workspace for the weekend and start work on the idea
Meet your mentors
Expert guidance to help you build and validate your idea
Andrei Mureșan
Tech Innovation Lab
Cristina Popa
Digital Agency Cluj
Radu Stanciu
Venture Partners
Laura Dumitru
Product Design Studio
Bogdan Vasile
Software Development Co.
Ana-Maria Stoica
Growth Marketing
Supported by our awesome partners
YOUR STARTUP
STARTS HERE.
At Startup Weekend, developers, designers, marketers, and future founders come together to build something real. Pitch on Friday, build all weekend, and present your startup on Sunday.