Techstars Joins Macau Entrepreneurship Club for Startup Weekend Event

In an exciting development, Techstars, a leading global accelerator, is teaming up with the Macau Entrepreneurship Club, University of Macau Student Union Entrepreneurship Association, and Macau Tourism Institute Entrepreneurship Association for the inaugural Startup Weekend event, hosted on Sept. 15-17.

This collaboration aims to provide a platform for both technical and non-tech entrepreneurs in Macau to gather and gain experiential education while transforming their innovative ideas into real-world projects.

The 54-hour event is packed with activities, commencing with the Friday night startup idea sharing activity on Sept. 15, as well as brainstorming sessions, and culminating in the creation of a comprehensive business model, product wedge design, and marketing plan.

Throughout the weekend, participants can share experiences, connect with like-minded individuals, and potentially form teams and companies based on their entrepreneurial ideas.

This edition of Startup Weekend revolves around the theme "Post-pandemic era, Post-pandemic Edition," with a focus on Macau, a world-renowned tourism and leisure hub that has experienced the transformative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

When: 7 PM to 10 PM, Sept. 15

10 AM to 10 PM, Sept. 16

10 AM to 9 PM, Sept. 17

4:30 PM to 9 PM, Sept. 17 – Sunday roadshow audience

Where: Macau Tourism Institute, Wangxia Campus, Macau