IDEA TO LAUNCH
IN ONE WEEKEND València · February 2027
Techstars Startup Weekend València returns for its next edition in February 2027. You get 54 hours to pitch, team up, build and present to judges. Dates and venue to be announced.
No experience required, and this weekend runs entirely in English.
+ PARTNERS 2027 — TO BE ANNOUNCED
Partners for the 2027 edition will be listed here as they are confirmed.
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June 2026
This is footage from the previous edition of Techstars Startup Weekend València, the first held in English.
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WHAT IS STARTUP WEEKEND
Techstars Startup Weekend is a hands-on, three-day event where you pitch ideas, form teams, and build and validate real startup concepts. It is a Techstars program, one edition inside a network that reaches cities worldwide. The shape stays the same everywhere: pitch, team up, build, present.
No experience required. Whether you are a serial entrepreneur or completely new to the startup scene, you will fit right in, and the weekend runs in English. The mission is to teach entrepreneurship and build stronger communities through hands-on learning, putting people first and staying open to all.
+ Give First
Helping anyone, especially entrepreneurs, without expectation of getting something back.
+ Action Based Learning
This is experiential education at its best. You'll learn by doing, not just listening.
+ Inclusive and Collaborative
Great ideas can come from anywhere. We welcome all people and their ideas, creating an inclusive forum for sharing, learning, building, and having fun.
+ New Ideas Only
Teams work on new ideas developed during the weekend, not existing businesses or pre-formed teams.
HOW THE WEEKEND WORKS
+ Friday
Kickoff and Team Formation
Registration and networking open the night. Then comes Pitch Fire: 60-second pitches open to anyone who wants to stand up and share an idea. The room votes on its favourites, and teams form around the ideas that make it through. By the end of the night, you will know exactly what to expect.
+ Saturday
Build, Validate, Iterate
This is the most intensive day. Teams develop their business model, build prototypes and gather real customer feedback, with mentors offering support throughout. Workshops on Lean Startup methodology and on customer discovery and validation run alongside the work, so you are never building in a vacuum.
+ Sunday
Finalize and Pitch
Polish your pitch, finalise your demo, and present to the judges. Then comes deliberation, the winning teams are announced, and the weekend closes with an awards ceremony. Whatever the result, you leave with a working prototype and a team that built it with you.
Our mentors and speakers embody the Techstars Give First philosophy, sharing their experience and expertise to help you succeed.
Apart from organisers, mentors and judges, all participants are expected to attend all three days, which preserves your learning experience and means your team can count on you.
BY SUNDAY
NIGHT
You get 54 hours. Here is what you have to show for them by Sunday night.
Teams form on Friday night, around an idea, so you never build alone.
You spend Saturday building, and end the day with a working prototype, not just a plan.
By Sunday, you have rehearsed your pitch and delivered it live, in front of judges.
Mentors work alongside your team all weekend, and ask for nothing in return.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Everyone is welcome. Startup Weekend is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, regardless of experience level, industry or background.
Aspiring entrepreneurs
test your ideas in a safe environment
Anyone curious
who wants to meet like-minded people and learn
Designers
bring your creative vision
Developers
build the technical solution
Business professionals
develop the strategy and model
Students
learn by doing
+ Come with an idea or without one
You can come without an idea and join a team working on a concept that interests you. Many successful participants join teams rather than pitch their own. If you do want to pitch, you get 60 seconds, so focus on the problem you are solving and why it matters.
+ What to bring
Your laptop, your charger and any tools you need to work. Most importantly, bring your energy and enthusiasm.
June 2026: 109 BUILDERS, 10 STARTUPS in 54 hours
+ June 12 to 14, 2026 · Las Naves, València
The previous edition of Techstars Startup Weekend València, and the first held in English.
+ More from June 2026
+ Winning teams, June 2026
+ Consumer and Price Transparency
Cuanto Cuesta
An app that compares and standardises prices and services, from barbers to mechanics, across the Spanish internet, giving consumers transparent pricing benchmarks.
+ Enterprise AI and Data
Corpdata
Makes companies AI-ready with an accessible data layer for sales teams, letting non-technical users leverage AI without infrastructure overhead.
+ Productivity and Personal CRM
Netta
An AI-powered personal CRM that surfaces relevant contacts based on your current context, project stage, location and active needs.
IN THEIR OWN
WORDS
+ Voices, June 2026
As an American, I miss that entrepreneurial spirit in my community, and this was exactly what I was looking for.
+ Natan Egosi, CEO, Aquathority, Florida / Valencia I walked away completely inspired by the raw grit in the room. Valencia's startup ecosystem is alive.
+ Jana V.-Milach, Mentor, Head of Sales Excellence EMEA, Google Cloud Great safe place to practice entrepreneurial skills, one of the best events I've ever attended!
+ Roman Rodomansky, Mentor, COO & Co-Founder, Ralabs You didn't just run an event, you created a space where people felt safe to take risks, fail fast, and build something real.
+ Tarik Achoughi, CorpData team, Tangier, Morocco There is something very special about watching people go from 'I have an idea' to 'I understand the problem differently now' in such a short period of time.
+ Angel Del Valle Echevarria, Mentor, Co-Founder, Venture Stage Lens Scott and Oki, you didn't organise an event. You built a greenhouse where seeds people had been carrying in their pockets finally found soil and sunlight.
+ Borja Vega, Mentor & Investor
CHOOSE YOUR ROLE
Every role here follows Give First. Help without expecting anything back.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
+ 01Is this event for me?
Yes. Startup Weekend is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, regardless of experience level, industry, or background. Whether you're a designer, developer, business professional, student, or aspiring entrepreneur, you'll fit right in.
+ 02Do I need a team?
No. Teams are formed on Friday evening after the pitch session. You can come alone and join a team that excites you.
+ 03Do I have to pitch an idea to attend?
No. You can come without an idea and join a team working on a concept that interests you. Many successful participants join teams rather than pitch their own ideas.
+ 04What if my idea does not get selected?
Join a team working on an idea that excites you. Some of the most successful participants are those who join teams and contribute their unique skills.
+ 05Can I pitch my existing business?
No. Startup Weekend is about new ideas developed during the weekend, not existing businesses or pre-formed teams.
+ 06Is the event in English?
The main language is English. Don't let language hold you back. All levels are welcome, and we'll do our best to make sure everyone can participate fully.
+ 07My English is not fully fluent. Can I still take part?
Techstars Startup Weekend València is English-first, but it's built around doing, not lecturing. You won't be sitting in a classroom, you'll be pitching, building, sketching, testing and talking with teammates who are just as focused on getting things done as you are. Our community spans many different nationalities and English proficiency levels, which helps level the playing field. What matters far more than perfect grammar is curiosity, commitment and the willingness to show up and contribute. If you have those, you belong here.
+ 08Do I have to attend all three days?
Apart from organisers, mentors and judges, all participants are expected to attend all three days, which preserves your learning experience and means your team can count on you.
+ 09When exactly is the February 2027 edition, and where will it be?
The month is set: February 2027. The exact dates and the venue are not confirmed yet, and we will announce them here as soon as they are.
+ 10What will tickets cost?
Prices for the 2027 edition are not announced yet, and tickets are not on sale. Pre-register and you will be the first to hear when the dates, the venue and tickets are confirmed.
Still have a question? Email us at hola@startupweekendvalencia.com and we will get back to you.
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