50 entrepreneurs will do their thing to start two startups in one Weekend!
iWeekend is targeted to professionals, entrepreneurs, freelancers, students with a profile in computer programming, design, business, marketing, law, etc who are passionate about the world of technology, internet and software. We encourage people of all ages to apply.
16:45 to 17:00
Registration and Welcome
17:00 to 18:20
iWeekend begins with Speed Networking!
18:30 to 19:00
Presentation of Sponsors
19:00 to 19:30
Coffee break
19:30 to 20:30
First round: Elevator pitch
Each entrepreneur will have 3 minutes to convince us of his/her idea
20:30 to 21:30
Second round: Due Diligence
Round of questions and answers for the propellant of each idea
Here the entrepreneur will have to make us fall in love with his/her idea. 3 ideas will go to the final round.
21:30 to 22:00
Final Round: Winning Ideas
More Due Diligence, more questions and answers, brainstorming
One of three ideas will be dropped and the remaining two will be the winning ideas that will be prototyped during the weekend.
22:00 - 23:00
Welcome Dinner
10:00 to 21:00
Formation of working groups and teamwork
21:00 - 22:00
Company dinner :)
10:00 to 20:00
Teamwork
20:00 to 21:00
Presentation of the prototypes developed during the event
21:00 - 22:00
Farewell dinner
The purpose of iWeekend is to bring together 50 entrepreneurs of different profiles, select an idea, develop the product and launch a prototype of the product (a web-based system) all in one weekend!
We believe that there is no better way to do networking and connect with other restless minds than by working with them side by side for two intensive day. The event is ideal for entrepreneurs who are looking for a team and for professionals who are looking to get involved in a project.
During the weekend, we create a prototype of the product. After the event, it is the responsibility of the entrepreneur to launch the first version of the product and carry forward the project.
No. Only those who have an idea.
No. You will have to sell your idea with your words and without the help of PowerPoint.
The chosen concept should have the following characteristics:
Given the complexity of dividing a company among many partners, and the fact that those who attend the iWeekend don't do so for a % in the company but rather for the unique experience and networking, and it's better for everyone and for iWeekend that the project really survives in the outside world, we have decided that the entrepreneur should decide on this issue.
The only thing to consider is that the entrepreneur should pledge to give 5% of the equity in the new company to iWeekend Association.
We recommend that the entrepreneur carefully choose the team he/she will work with. It is important to have the opportunity to know well who you are going to work with. Since the first people in a firm determine to a great extent, its future.
The entry fee of Rs.750 covers a small portion of the expenses of the event.
It is not about working for free. It's about working together with other professionals, contribute, learn, relate, make connections that will last a long time.
Well, yes, it's about working all weekend (and paying for doing so;)
The entrepreneur will be the owner of the startup.
No. The commitment of those attending the event ends once the event ends. If you then want to volunteer or if you want to join the project, you must reach an agreement with the entrepreneur.
No, the elected projects will not receive any grant, scholarship or funding. All they can receive is the work of many people to jumpstart the project and perhaps a team to proceed after the event.
If there are any new developments regarding what the new projects will receive, we will announce.
Contact us and tell us how you can help.