Join us for an action-packed weekend where you’ll discover what it really takes to think, work, and build like an entrepreneur – surrounded by energy, ideas, and over 100 fellow aspiring founders. In just over a weekend you will:
- Team up, brainstorm, validate, and build a startup idea from scratch
- Learn from expert mentors
- Pitch your idea to judges
No matter your degree, experience, or background – if you’ve got curiosity and ambition, this weekend is for you!
Hear from last year’s participants 👇
Who can apply?
- Current students at the University of Manchester (UG, Master’s/PGT, PGR/PhD)
- Graduates from the University of Manchester within the last 2 years (on or after 1st December 2023)
- A limited number of places will be made available for external applicants
Startup Weekend is perfect for:
- Aspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, programmers, researchers – anyone with a passion for innovation!
No business idea? No problem – bring your skills and we’ll help you join a team.