Startup Weekend TT 2017: National Solutions Driven By Citizens' Ideas

Sign up for Startup Weekend and build an idea into a viable business in 54 hours!

Early Bird Tickets - $300TT (ends on Friday 10th November, 2017)
Regular Tickets - $500 TT
Tickets inclusive of all meals for the weekend (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

History & Why:
At times, we the citizens of Trinidad & Tobago complain about public sector problems, but very few times do we take the initiative to fix these problems.

What if we took action to fix the issues we saw in the public sector? What if every problem we found in the public sector, we could bring to an event to solve? Finally, we can! 

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) presents Startup Weekend: National Solutions driven by Citizen Ideas. This Startup Weekend (SWTT) we are inviting citizens of Trinidad & Tobago to bring and build ideas that can solve public sector problems. 

This SWTT we challenge you to Put Action Where Your Mouth Is. We challenge you to find a public sector problem, think of a solution and if you want to build it, bring it to Startup Weekend. Furthermore, can the fix for this problem be turned into a business? 

As a Startup Weekend attendee, you will get access to exclusive resources to help build your idea into a business and you will make connections with like-minded individuals and mentors. To help you keep growing after the event, the winning team of each event will receive helpful perks for building their startup.

Do you have a public sector problem you'd like to solve but don't know where to start or who to start with? 
Techstars Startup Weekend is the place to look for a team, create a prototype of your idea, validate your business idea, and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs, all in one weekend.

Some of the sectors we will address are: 
Do you have a technology idea that can help with:
Public health
Public education
Public transport 
Local government
Public housing
Cultural development
OR any government/public service

What do you need to bring?
Lots of energy! You'll pitch your own idea or listen to others, then vote on the most interesting ideas and form teams with diverse skill sets. You can come with friends, but you’ll get the full experience if you participate in separate teams. Remember, it’s all about the team. You should also bring your laptops to the event!

Your idea should be something you have not previously worked on. The idea you pitch and the problem you set out to solve can span social, educational, financial, environmental, or other issues. Over the course of the weekend, you'll be challenged to create a prototype of your MVP, or minimum viable product, that fits the needs of your target customer. You'll get feedback, iterate, and likely pivot your approach entirely! Important: You cannot have worked previously on your idea.

Startup Weekend is a full weekend-long experience. Your ticket includes:
7 full (and delicious) meals over the course of the weekend
Snacks :)
Benefits and discounts from our global partners
One-on-one time with amazing mentors
A new network of developers, designers, and entrepreneurs eager, like you, to change the world.
All the internet and coffee you can consume.

Watch the video below to see what you can expect, and if you’re feeling inspired click on the “Buy Ticket” button now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7K2KKIMYz4 

Still have questions, feel free to reach us at “[email protected]”.

Don’t wait any longer and join the Techstars Startup Weekend movement!

No talk, all action!

Be one of over 15,000 entrepreneurs who will come together for Startup Weekend globally during November.

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