Startup Weekends are 54-hour events where developers, coders, designers, marketers, product managers and startup enthusiasts come together in Alexandria to share ideas, form teams, build products, and create startups!
Startup Weekends are weekend-long, hands-on experiments where entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs can find out if startup ideas are viable. The event will have 400 attendees, half of which have technical backgrounds and the other half have business backgrounds.
Beginning with open mic pitches on Thursday September 22nd, individuals and teams are encouraged to bring their best ideas and inspire others to join their team. Over Friday September 23rd and Saturday September 24th teams code, design, research, develop, create business plans while constantly streamlining their startup vision. On Saturday evening—which always comes around way too soon—teams come together to watch each other’s demos, listen to judges’ feedback, and even win awesome prizes.
Startup Weekends are specifically designed for entrepreneurs looking for feedback on an idea, are interested in finding a co-founder, would like to learn a new skill, or would like to test the entrepreneurial waters by joining a team. Startup Weekends are risk-free environments where everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves and dive into the exhilarating world of startups.
Why You Should Attend?
Call us biased, but we think that there are dozens of reasons why you should come to a Startup Weekend! Since we know your time is valuable, we’ll only list the top ten:
Education:
Startup Weekends are all about learning through the act of creating. Don’t just listen to theory, build your own strategy and test it as you go. It’s like an MBA in a weekend.
Build your network:
This isn’t just a happy-hour. Startup Weekend attracts your community’s best makers and do-ers. By spending a weekend working to build scalable companies that solve real-world problems, you will build long-lasting relationships and possibly walk away with a job or a even an investor.
Co-Founder Dating:
We all know it’s not just about the idea – it’s about the team. Startup Weekend is hands down the best way to to find someone you can actually launch a startup with.
Learn a new skill:
Step outside of your comfort zone. With a whole weekend dedicated to letting your creative juices flow, Startup Weekends are prefect opportunities to work on a new platform, learn a new programming language, or just try something different.
Learn how to launch a business:
Startup Weekend is the epitome of LeanStartup Methodology. Go from idea to launch in 54 short hours.
Actually launch a business:
Over 36% of Startup Weekend startups are still going strong after 3 months. Roughly 80% of participants plan on continuing working with their team or startup after the weekend.
Get face time with thought leaders:
Local tech and startup leaders participate in Startup Weekends as mentors and judges. Get some one-on-one time with the movers and shakers in your community.
Get access to valuable startup resources:
By participating in Startup Weekend you are given instant access to great products and tools. No one leaves Startup Weekend empty handed!
Save money & get stuff:
Startup Weekends Only costs 100 L.E (75 L.E. for students with valid ID). The cost covers seven meals, snacks, and all the coffee you can drink.
Join a global community:
Join over 30,000 Startup Weekend alumni, all on a mission to change the world.
