Start Something Weekend

Over the course of the weekend, you’ll:

• Meet people who are curious, creative, and action-oriented
• Explore ideas (yours or someone else’s)
• Form small teams around shared interests
• Participate in guided exercises and workshops
• Build something from scratch — big or small
• Compete for $3,000 in prize money
• Learn practical tools you can use again and again

Teams will have the opportunity to compete for $3,000 in total prize money, awarded to standout projects that demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and momentum.

This is not about having the “best startup idea” — it’s about showing progress, teamwork, and a willingness to try.
Do I need a business idea to win?
No. Prizes reward creativity, collaboration, and progress — not polish.

Do I have to compete to participate?
Nope! You can fully participate without focusing on the competition.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher NDSU Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business