Techstars Startup Weekend is coming to Mosul from October 9-11, 2025, offering aspiring entrepreneurs a chance to build a startup in just three days. This intensive event brings together developers, designers, marketers, and startup enthusiasts to turn innovative ideas into reality with the help of expert mentors.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Startup Weekend.
- For: Aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and professionals in Mosul.
- Key Benefits: Build a startup in 3 days, Expert mentorship, Networking, and Pitching experience.
- Application Deadline: Not specified. Apply immediately.
- Location: Mosul, Iraq.
Startup Weekend Overview
Techstars Startup Weekend is a three-day program where aspiring entrepreneurs can experience the highs and lows of startup life. Over 54 hours, participants will pitch ideas, form teams, and work to develop a business model, validate it with customers, and build a minimum viable product (MVP). The weekend culminates in final presentations to a panel of local judges. It is a hands-on learning experience designed for individuals to connect, innovate, and launch a project with expert guidance.
Key Benefits
- Build a Business: Go from an idea to a validated business concept, complete with a basic prototype and pitch deck, in just one weekend.
- Expert Guidance: Receive one-on-one time with experienced mentors and entrepreneurs from various industries who are there to help you.
- Networking: Connect with passionate, like-minded individuals and potentially find your future co-founder, investor, or mentor.
- Learn by Doing: Experience what it truly takes to innovate and found a company through deep experiential learning.
Eligibility Criteria
- The event is open to anyone interested in entrepreneurship, including students, professionals, developers, designers, and business managers.
- You do not need a pre-existing idea to participate; you can join another team.
- Participants cannot work on pre-existing projects; all ideas must be new and developed from scratch during the weekend.
- Full participation over the three days is expected from all attendees.
Key Dates and Schedule
- Dates: October 9-11, 2025.
- Day 1 (Thu): Networking, 60-second idea pitches, and team formation.
- Day 2 (Fri): Workshops, mentorship sessions, and building your business and MVP.
- Day 3 (Sat): Pitch coaching and final presentations to a panel of judges, followed by the winner’s announcement.
How to Apply
Applications are now open. As the event is happening soon, immediate registration is highly recommended to secure your spot.
Apply Here for Techstars Startup Weekend Mosul.
About Techstars Startup Weekend
Techstars Startup Weekend is a global program that allows aspiring entrepreneurs to experience startup life over three days. It is one of the largest communities of passionate entrepreneurs, with events held in hundreds of cities and over 150 countries worldwide.
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