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Startup Weekend
Douglas

July 10-12, 2026Launchpad
First ever Startup Weekend in
Isle of Man & Crown Dependencies 🇮🇲

Startup Weekend Global Partners

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What is Techstars Startup Weekend?

Techstars Startup Weekend is a dynamic three-day accelerator programme where innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs come together to turn ideas into reality. You develop, prototype, design, and validate startup ideas while connecting with a vibrant community of like-minded people.

Get ready for a high-speed startup experience!

Friday, July 10

Pitch and Team Up

Participants pitch their ideas, and the most promising concepts are selected through voting. Teams of 3-5 people form around these ideas, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of collaboration and innovation.

Saturday, July 11

Build and Validate

Saturday is all about bringing your startup to life. Teams work tirelessly to develop prototypes, validate their ideas, and refine their business models with the help of mentors and coaches.

Sunday, July 12

Pitch and Celebrate

Showcase your newly created startups to a panel of judges and investors. This is your chance to pitch your idea, demonstrate your progress, and potentially secure partnerships. The weekend concludes with a celebration of everyone's hard work and new connections.

Secure your ticket

Spots are limited. Secure your ticket before they run out.

Regular Ticket

Full 3-day access

£15
Register now

What does the ticket include?

  • Learn how to transform an idea into a concrete startup project
  • Meet and collaborate with potential co-founders
  • Meet people with skills equal or complementary to yours
  • Access to a reserved group of top mentors and judges
  • Learn to pitch your project in front of a jury of entrepreneurs and investors
  • Lunches and dinners included for the whole weekend
  • Drastically expand your network
  • Win exclusive prizes

The Facilitator, Judges, Speakers and Mentors

Guided by our expert facilitator and supported by top industry leaders from the Isle of Man and beyond.

Facilitator

Katerina Chantzi

Katerina Chantzi

Facilitator @ LSE Students' Union

Facilitator in social entrepreneurship, climate leadership & gender equality, helping teams build trust and create lasting impact.

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Mentors

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54Hours of Action
3Days
50+local participants
15+Mentors & Judges

Community Partners

Chamber of Commerce
Code Club
BCS Isle of Man Section
Angel Network
Tekex
UCM
Startup Grind
GDG Douglas

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