Competition & Award
Techstars Startup Weekend Athens
Apply by Feb 25, 2026
About
Techstars Startup Weekend Athens is an immersive 54-hour competition where individuals interested in entrepreneurship can collaborate, learn, and innovate, benefiting from mentorship, meals, and networking opportunities, all while developing their startup ideas in a supportive environment.
Benefits
- 💼 Immersive Experience
- Participants will gain 54 hours of immersive entrepreneurship experience.
- 🍽️ Meals Provided
- Includes five meals during the event.
- 🎁 SWAG
- Participants will receive commemorative items (SWAG).
- 🏢 CoLab Space Access
- Access to the Athens CoLab space for collaboration.
- 👔 Mentorship
- One-on-one guidance from local business leaders and team coaching.
- 🤝 Networking Opportunities
- Opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs and expand networks.
Eligibility Criteria
- 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
- Participants must be able to attend in-person in Athens, Ohio, USA.
- 👥 Background Diversity
- Open to individuals of any background, major, and age interested in entrepreneurship.
- 📚 Learning Willingness
- No prior entrepreneurial experience is required, but participants must have a willingness to learn.
Participation Commitments
- 📍 Physical Attendance
- Must attend the event in-person from February 27 to March 1, 2026.
- ⏰ Time Commitment
- Participants should be available for the full duration of the event.
Target Region
Open to participants able to attend in Athens, Ohio, USA
Target Sector
Open to all fields of entrepreneurial ideas
Ohio University Center for Entrepreneurship