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Startup Weekend

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Techstars Update: October 2026

October brought new funding for 13 portfolio companies, an acquisition, and a run of big headlines across the Techstars network. Catch up on the month and see which accelerators are open for applications.

October 30, 2026

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From 7 Startup Weekends to 27: What São Paulo Taught Me About Building Startup Communities, and How We Took It to Portugal

Fernando Jardim started as a Techstars Startup Weekend organizer in São Paulo. Ten years later, he shares how a volunteer-run community grew the city’s startup scene, how he brought the same playbook to Portugal, and what he’d tell any community leader starting out.

October 29, 2026

Startup Spotlight

From Startup Weekend to Founder Catalyst: The Story of Relic

Relic co-founders Sara Kordić, Imran Čengić, and Haris Kordić met at Techstars Startup Weekend Sarajevo. Two weekends, one shelved proptech idea, and a lot of honest mentor feedback later, they’re building an AI “second brain” as part of the Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Fall 2026 cohort.

October 22, 2026

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Techstars Update: September 2026

At Techstars, we find and fund the world's most ambitious founders. See what we were up to in September.

September 30, 2026

USC and Techstars University Catalyst Fall 2026

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Techstars Update: August 2026

At Techstars, we find and fund the world's most ambitious founders. See what we were up to in August.

August 31, 2026

Newsroom

Techstars Startup Weekend University of Kansas 2026 Announced for November 13-15

Techstars and the KU School of Business announced the launch of the first-ever Techstars Startup Weekend University of Kansas, taking place from November 13-15, 2026, at Capitol Federal Hall in Lawrence, Kansas.

August 17, 2026

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Techstars Update: July 2026

At Techstars, we find and fund the world's most ambitious founders. See what we were up to in July.

July 31, 2026

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From Momentum to Founder Density: What Techstars Startup Weekend Valencia Revealed

Techstars Startup Weekend Valencia returned after a decade, uniting 70 international builders.

July 9, 2026

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Techstars Update: June 2026

Techstars connects unstoppable founders, wherever they are, with capital, programs, and connections to open up opportunities. See what we were up to in June!

July 1, 2026

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Driving Innovation in Central Asia: Techstars Expands Ecosystem Footprint Across Uzbekistan

See how Techstars is accelerating Central Asia’s tech ecosystem with a milestone Startup Weekend in Samarkand and innovation events in Tashkent.

June 4, 2026

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Techstars Update: May 2026

Techstars connects unstoppable founders, wherever they are, with capital, programs, and connections to open up opportunities. See what we were up to in May!

June 1, 2026

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Techstars Startup Weekend Boston 2026 Impact Report

The Techstars Startup Weekend Boston 2026 impact report showcases how 51 early-stage founders compressed months of business development into a single, high-intensity weekend.

May 20, 2026