Idea Ignition Countdown
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If you are:
- 18-30 years old
- with an entrepreneurial spirit
- with an innovative idea OR NOT
- a resident of the municipalities of Shkodër, Malësi e Madhe, Vau i Dejës, Fushë Arrëz, Pukë
We invite you to be part of a unique experience and learn how to think, work, and build a startup in an exciting 54-hour format through the most famous format of Hackathons in the world.
Workshops & Mentorship
Get help with your business idea from our Mentors and Experts! You can ask for help with anything from how to start your business to how to charge people for your products or services.
Pitch your idea
If you have an idea for a new business, you can present it on Friday. If others likes it, they will help you start the business. If you don’t have an idea, that’s okay! You can join one of the businesses that your friends pitch.
Build & win
During the weekend, you will test your idea. You will also build a MVP, which is a minimum version of your product. You will also need to define the business model and train your pitch. Lastly, you will present in front of our expert jury.
Network
Get to know like-minded, make future connections! We make sure that you have coffee, snacks and other goodies during the weekend, so you have the energy to build something great!
Agenda
Friday 17 Nov
14:00 – 15:00 Registration & Welcome
15:00 – 16:30 Pitch Fire
16:30 – 17:30 Team Formation
17:30 – 19:00 Work Time
19:00 End of Day
Saturday 18 Nov
08:30 – 09:00 Check In
09:00 – 10:00 Business Modeling Workshops (1h)
10:00 – 12:00 Team Work (2h)
12:00 – 13:00 Take a break
13:00 – 15:00 Mentoring Session (2h)
15:00 – 16:00 Pitch Training Workshop (1h)
16:00 – 18:00 Team Work (2h)
18:00 End of Day
Sunday 19 Nov
08:30 Check in
09:00 – 11:00 Mentoring session (2h)
11:00 – 13:30 Pitch Training, Pitch Prep & Rehearsal (2.5h)
13:30 – 14:00 Take a break
14:00 – 17:00 Final Pitching
17:00 End of Day
Featured Mentors
Meet The Mentors
Alkida Hasaj
Mentor, University Lecturer
Albana Boriçi
Mentor, University Lecturer
Kleida Tufi Heta
Mentor, University Lecturer
Sead Baraku
Mentor, University Lecturer
Asetila Koestinger
Mentor
Xaira Shurdha
Mentor
Joana Osmenaj
Mentor, Lufthansa industry solutions
Alma Hoxha
Mentor
Meet The Jury
Blerta Dragusha
Dean of the Faculty of Economics, Univerisy of Shkodra
Gerti Rrotani
Advisor at EU4Innovation, Giz Albania
Belma Lushi
Head of Retail Division, ProCredit Bank Albania
Meet The Facilitators
Denisa Murataj
Facilitator
Armela Duka
Co-Facilitator
The Organizing Team
Asetila Koestinger
Lead Organizer
Fotjona Tace
Co-Organizer
Xaira Shurdha
Co-Organizer
Register for Startup Weekend Shkodra 2023!
By registering as a participant, in addition to training and mentoring, you also benefit from various sponsorships from businesses and supporting structures of Start-ups, as well as the opportunity to be part of a study visit to Vienna, Austria where 5 business incubators will be visited. Also, by registering, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of the Techstars Startup Weekend Platform and agree to be photographed/registered during the event. If you have any questions, please contact privacy@techstars.com.
As a member of the Start-up community, you agree to be inclusive, provide your ideas and opinions, and act professionally, treat everyone with respect, and not harm the environments where the event takes place. You agree to be responsible in case of any accidents or damage that you may cause. You also agree not to hold Techstars Startup Weekend, our local team, or event facilitators responsible for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable incident.
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