Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin Bootcamp to Build Ideas

Join us from Friday, 20 March to Sunday, 22 March 2026, for a high-energy, hands-on bootcamp focused on turning early-stage ideas into validated startup concepts. This event is designed to empower women and allies who are curious about entrepreneurship, have an idea they want to explore, or want to learn how startups are built.

You don’t need a startup idea or prior experience to attend—teams form on Day 1 around shared challenges. Over 54 hours, participants will brainstorm, collaborate, learn from mentors, and develop the confidence and skills needed to take the first steps in building a startup.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore your ideas, learn startup fundamentals, and connect with a supportive innovation community in Dublin.

📅 Event Dates & Times

• Friday, 20 March 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Saturday, 21 March 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Welcome & SDG-led theme introduction
• Overview of focus areas: sustainable growth, resilient cities, responsible consumption & climate action
• 60-second idea pitches (SDG-aligned)
• Voting & team formation

• Customer discovery & problem validation
• Solution design through the SDG lens
• Business model & impact development
• Mentorship sessions (sustainability, tech & startups)
• Prototyping & iteration

• Pitch coaching & SDG impact storytelling
• Final pitch preparation
• Team presentations to judges
• Feedback, awards & next steps

• A validated startup idea explicitly aligned with SDGs 9, 11, 12 & 13
• Practical skills in building sustainable, responsible, and scalable ventures
• Experience applying the SDGs as a design and decision-making framework
• Knowledge of how to balance impact, innovation, and commercial viability
• A strong network of SDG-focused founders, mentors, and ecosystem partners
• Confidence and momentum to advance SDG-driven ventures beyond the weekend
• For the winning team, the opportunity to represent Ireland at a global Techstars pitch competition

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

Get App

Host or Publisher Phase Innovate