Event Website
All organizers must source their own event website / registration platform and share it with their Techstars Community support contact. Once your application has been approved you’ll receive guidance and recommendations to help you build your event and registration page.
Having an event website helps attendees be able to find event details, and have consistent messaging, and branding.
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Requirements
When selecting your platform, ensure that your event registration page includes all required information as stated in the license agreement:
Include the approved Techstars event description and Terms and Conditions from our template below
Include the approved event title and logo from our Brand kit here
Follow our Techstars domain naming guidelines. Domains must follow the following format: "swcity" "startupweekendcity". Example: www.swlondon.com or www.startupweekendparis.com
Ensure the event’s page includes a link back to www.techstars.com
Ensure all event information including mentors, judges and sponsor details are added to your event page.
Event description and Terms of Participation
NOTE: It is a requirement for all Techstars Startup Weekend events to include the following event description and terms of participation that includes the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy on the event website and registration page.
Event description Template
Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours. Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster -- and, maybe even start that Business.
Terms of Participation Agreement: It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning experience. Our intention is that you meet some amazing people that you might start a company with, learn from mentors and learn from your peers. The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing, learning, building, and having fun. As such, by registering as a participant, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and community. If you’re very concerned, you can limit your pitch to the rough outline of the idea without giving away key information.
As a member of your startup community, you agree to be inclusive of any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally, treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with proper care. You agree that you are responsible in the event of any accidents or damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Techstars Startup Weekend, your local volunteer team, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable incident.
By participating in the event, you grant Techstars permission to capture photos/videos of the event and use them for marketing purposes, so we can continue to offer amazing Techstars Startup Weekends around the world.
By purchasing a ticket to a Techstars Startup Weekend event, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you have questions please reach out to privacy@techstars.com.
If you require a reimbursement, contact the event organizer.
Click on the language below for translations.
Descripción del evento y condiciones de participación - Español
Aprenda a pensar, trabajar, y construir como una startup en 54 emocionantes horas. Un evento Techstars Startup Weekend es una incursión emocionante e inmersiva en el mundo de las startups. Durante tres días llenos de acción, conocerá a los mejores mentores, inversores, cofundadores y patrocinadores para mostrarle cómo hacer más cosas más rápido y, tal vez, incluso comenzar un emprendimiento.
Acuerdo de Términos de Participación: Nuestro trabajo es brindarle una increíble experiencia de aprendizaje y networking. Nuestra intención es que conozca a personas increíbles con las que pueda iniciar un emprendimiento, que aprenda de los mentores y de sus compañeros. El evento está destinado a ser un foro colaborativo para compartir, aprender, construir y divertirse.
Como tal, al registrarse como participante, reconoce que cualquier idea compartida por usted o cualquier otra persona durante el transcurso del evento son contribuciones a la experiencia y la comunidad en general. Si está muy preocupado, puede limitar su discurso al esbozo aproximado de la idea sin revelar información clave.
Como miembro de su comunidad de startups, acepta incluir a todas y cada una de las personas y sus ideas. Acepta actuar profesionalmente, tratar a todos con respeto y tratar las instalaciones del evento con el debido cuidado. Usted acepta que es responsable en caso de accidentes o daños que cause. También acepta no responsabilizar al Techstars Startup Weekend, a su equipo de voluntarios local ni a ninguno de los partidarios del evento por cualquier pérdida, daño, lesión o cualquier otro incidente imprevisible.
Al participar en el evento, otorga permiso a Techstars para capturar fotos/videos del evento y usarlos con fines de marketing, para que podamos continuar ofreciendo increíbles Techstars Startup Weekends en todo el mundo.
Al comprar un boleto para un evento Techstars Startup Weekend, acepta nuestros Términos de uso y Política de privacidad. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con privacy@techstars.com.
Si requiere un reembolso, comuníquese con el organizador del evento.
Descrição do evento e condições de participação - Português
Aprenda a pensar, trabalhar e construir como uma startup em 54 horas emocionantes. Um evento Techstars Startup Weekend é uma incursão empolgante e imersiva no mundo das startups. Ao longo de três dias repletos de ação, você conhecerá os melhores mentores, investidores, cofundadores e patrocinadores para mostrar como fazer mais rapidamente - e talvez até iniciar uma startup.
Acordo de Termos de Participação: É nosso trabalho proporcionar uma experiência incrível de aprendizagem e networking. Nossa intenção é que você conheça pessoas incríveis, com quem você talvez possa abrir uma empresa, aprender com mentores e também com outros participantes. O evento pretende ser um fórum colaborativo para compartilhar, aprender, construir, e se divertir. Dessa forma, ao se inscrever como participante, você reconhece que qualquer ideia compartilhada por você ou por outras pessoas ao longo do evento são contribuições para a experiência e comunidade em geral. Se você estiver muito preocupado (a), você pode reduzir seu pitch inicial a um esboço breve da sua ideia sem ter que compartilhar muita informação importante.
Como membro da sua comunidade de startups, você concorda em incluir todas e quaisquer pessoas e suas ideias. Você concorda em agir profissionalmente, tratar todos com respeito, e tratar as instalações do evento com o devido cuidado.. Você concorda que é responsável em caso de quaisquer acidentes ou danos que causar.. Você também concorda em não responsabilizar o Techstars Startup Weekend, sua equipe local de voluntários, ou qualquer um dos apoiadores do evento por qualquer perda, dano, lesão, ou qualquer outro tipo de incidente imprevisível.
Ao participar do evento, você concede permissão à Techstars para capturar fotos/vídeos do evento e usá-los para fins de marketing, para que possamos continuar a oferecer incríveis fins de semana de inicialização da Techstars em todo o mundo.
Ao comprar um ingresso para um evento Techstars Startup Weekend, você concorda com nossos Termos de Uso e Política de Privacidade. Se você tiver dúvidas, entre em contato com privacy@techstars.com.
Se você precisar de um reembolso, entre em contato com o organizador do evento.
Modèle de description d’un événement - Français
Apprenez comment penser, travailler et bâtir comme une startup en 54 heures passionnantes. Techstars Startup Weekend est une incursion excitante et immersive dans l’univers des startups. En trois jours bien remplis, vous rencontrerez les meilleurs mentors, investisseurs, con-fondateurs et sponsors pour vous montrer comment agir plus rapidement - et peut-être même comment créer une entreprise.
Accord des Conditions de participation: C’est notre travail de vous fournir un réseautage et une expérience instructive importantes. Notre intention est que vous rencontriez des personnes importantes avec lesquelles vous pourriez démarrer une entreprise, apprendre des mentors et apprendre des collègues. L’événement est destiné à être un forum collaboratif de partage, d’apprentissage, de construction et de distraction. A ce titre, en acceptant l’inscription d’un participant, vous reconnaissez que les idées que vous ou quelqu’un d’autre durant la période de l’événement font partie de l’expérience globale et de la communauté. Si vous êtes inquiet, vous pouvez limiter votre pitch aux grandes lignes de l’idée sans donner les informations clés.
En tant que membre de la communauté startup, vous consentez à faire preuve d’inclusion envers tout le monde et ses idées. Vous consentez à agir de manière professionnelle, de traiter tout le monde avec respect et de traiter avec grand soin les installations/équipements de l'événement. Vous consentez à répondre de tout accident ou dégât que vous causez. Vous consentez aussi à ne imputer d’aucune manière Techstars Startup Weekend, votre équipe de volontaires locaux , ou tout autre supporter de l’événement, la responsabilité en cas de cas de perte, de dégâts, blessure ou tout autre accident imprévu.
En participant à l’événement, vous accordez à Techstars la permission de prendre des photos/vidéos de l’événement et de les utiliser à des fins de marketing, afin qu’on puisse continuer à offrir des Techstars Startup Weekends incroyables à travers le monde.
En achetant le billet pour un événement Techstars Startup Weekend, vous acceptez nos Conditions d’utilisation et notre Politique de confidentialité. Si vous avez des questions, veuillez contacter privacy@techstars.com.
Si vous revendiquez un remboursement, contactez l’organisateur de l’événement.
Event tickets
All in-person events must charge a registration fee unless agreed otherwise with your Techstars Community support contact. Online events have the option to offer free tickets or charge a ticket price. Review these requirements in the Finance section of the resource portal.
Registration form questions
Techstars aims to follow and continue supporting the attendees and mentors’ journey after the weekend. As specified in our license agreement, you must include the following questions in your attendee registration forms:
First name [required]
Last name [required]
Email address [required]
Location (city/ country) [required]
LinkedIn URL (if applicable)
Checkbox for Terms of Use [required]
Description: By acquiring a ticket to a Techstars Startup Weekend event, you are agreeing to our Terms of Use (http://www.techstars.com/terms-of-use/) and Privacy Policy (http://www.techstars.com/privacy-policy-4/). If you have questions please reach out to privacy@techstars.com.
The lead organizer is responsible for sharing the total attendee number with Techstars after the event.
Registration platform recommendations
The organizing team is responsible for finding and maintaining their own registration platform. While there are a variety of options across the globe, the below are some great options that will allow you and your team to fulfill the platform requirements using the free version or for a low entry cost. Please note that Techstars is not affiliated with these platforms, but simply recommending them as great options. The below are generally available globally, however do check for specific country restrictions. If you have another platform that you would like to work with, please let your Customer Success Coordinator know as soon as possible for confirmation.
Humanitix (Australia, New Zealand, US/Canada)
Sympla (Brazil)
Global Partners
Ensure you showcase our two global sponsors on your event website. Read more about them here.
Click here to download the global partner logos.
Refund policy
The sole responsibility for reimbursing participants for refund requests lies with the organizing team. Techstars does not receive funds from the organizing team and will not be responsible for the return or repayment of any funds.
Startup Weekend Refund Policy
Techstars Startup Weekend recommends that organizing teams honor refunds up to 72 hours before the event kickoff. [If your event is on a Friday, then refund requests would need to be submitted by Tuesday night at the latest].
We do not recommend that our organizers offer refunds within 72 hours of the event starting due to the need to pre-purchase event essentials like catering and supplies. If tickets are not eligible for a refund, we strongly suggest that participants pass on their ticket to someone else who could benefit from the opportunity. The sole responsibility for reimbursing participants for refund requests lies with the organizing team.
