Organising Team
Help plan and deliver the event across operations, logistics, participant experience, communications and event coordination.
Techstars Startup Weekend · Organising Team
Get Involved · 2027Help us build an unforgettable Startup Weekend.
Bring your skills. Build community. Create opportunities.
We are inviting passionate people, organisations and businesses to join the wider organising and startup ecosystem for Techstars Startup Weekend 2027. Help bring founders, innovators, mentors, judges and partners together for an intensive startup experience.
About the Opportunity
Make an impact beyond the weekend.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a collaborative startup community, share expertise, build connections and help create opportunities for founders and innovators.
You do not need to be a startup expert. We welcome founders, professionals, businesses, community organisations, ecosystem partners and people with practical skills who want to contribute to the experience.
Getting Involved can contribute before the event, during the weekend, or across both planning and delivery.
Ways to Get Involved
Where could you make a difference?
Choose an area that matches your strengths — or tell us where you would like to learn.
Speakers
Share practical insights, founder stories, expertise and inspiration through talks, fireside conversations and sessions.
Mentors & Coaches
Support teams as they explore problems, validate ideas, develop business models, build solutions and prepare their pitches.
Judges
Bring entrepreneurial, investment, industry or business expertise to assess pitches and provide constructive feedback.
Sponsors & Corporate Partners
Support the experience through sponsorship, prizes, food, technology, equipment, services, expertise or other in-kind contributions.
Community & Ecosystem Partners
Connect founders to networks, communities, universities, enterprise supports and organisations that strengthen the startup ecosystem.
Marketing & Media
Help tell the story through social media, photography, video, design, PR, content and digital communications.
Technology & AV
Support event technology, presentations, screens, microphones, online tools, registration systems and basic troubleshooting.
Hospitality & Participant Experience
Help create a welcoming experience through registration, catering, accessibility, wayfinding and participant support.
Creative & Production
Contribute creative skills in design, stage production, visual identity, event atmosphere and content creation.
Startup & Innovation Community
Bring your founder, startup, innovation, investment or enterprise experience and help strengthen connections across the ecosystem.
General Event Support
Be part of the wider team and contribute wherever your skills, experience and availability can add value.
Why Get Involved?
Connect. Contribute. Create impact.
01
Build Experience
Gain hands-on experience in event management, entrepreneurship, innovation and community building.
02
Grow Your Network
Meet founders, mentors, entrepreneurs, ecosystem partners and fellow people and partners.
03
Develop Skills
Strengthen communication, teamwork, organisation, problem-solving and leadership skills.
04
Support Women Founders
Help create opportunities for women to experiment, build, pitch and launch new ideas.
05
Be Part of Something
Join a team working together to create an energetic, supportive and memorable startup experience.
06
Learn by Doing
See how ideas move from challenge and concept to teams, prototypes and pitches.
Join the 2027 Startup Weekend Community
Ready to get involved?
Tell us a little about yourself, what you can contribute and how you would like to be involved.
Time commitment
Your involvement may include planning meetings before the event, event-weekend responsibilities, or both. We will discuss availability and responsibilities with selected people and partners.
Startup Weekend 2027
Let's build the experience together.
Bring your energy, skills and ideas to the organising team.