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SUMMARY:Techstars Startup Weekend - Seward September 2026
DESCRIPTION:— ORIGINAL EVENT AND TICKETS HERE —\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in Seward\, Alaska for a three-day event for aspiring founders to pitch their ideas\, assemble a team\, and bring a company to life. \n\n\n\n\nWhy Techstars Startup Weekend – Seward\nCome join us at Startup Weekend – Seward\, a 54 hour business plan competition where you will have the opportunity to meet like minded individuals\, dream big ideas\, prototype businesses\, and pitch to Alaska biggest investors. All you have to bring is your enthusiasm and Alaskan Can-Do attitude. If you already run a business\, this is an opportunity to rapidly test out new ideas in a safe environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No prior business experience necessary. You will be given the tools and the methodology to create Alaska’s next biggest tour company. \nThis event is hosted in Seward with optional events before and after the weekend. Participant tickets are $175 (steep discounts available). \nIncludes: \n\nDiscounted $95/night Harbor 360 Hotel stay\, $25/night for students\nTransportation for participants from Anchorage (leave Anchorage at 12:30pm)\nMeals\nSupplies\nBusiness workshops\n\nTravel and hotel accommodation discounts and stipends will be available. Please select this “ticket” option to receive more information. \nA separate ticket is available for attending only the final pitch event Sunday evening. The experience is invaluable and spectators are welcome to sign up for the pitch event. \n\nThis event is organized in partnership with:\n\nUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks\nCenter for Innovation\nEPSCoR Interface of Change\nCommonwealth North\nAlaska Version 3\nAnd many others!\n\n“Well worth being stuck inside on a sunny weekend! Met some awesome people to work with and come up with some pretty sweet ideas! The initial experience did eventually inspire and motivate me to get outside of my own comfort zone and create my own business.”Dan Newman\, founder of Alaska Premier Auctions and Appraisals \n\nSince 2012\, the start of Alaskan Startups\nTechstars Startup Weekends have been happening at least once annually in Anchorage since 2012. It has kick-started many entrepreneurs in our community. We believe that the tourism demand and opportunity are so great that it is time to focus on a promising sector to grow the Alaska economy. We welcome you to explore\, create\, and create in this space. \nConnect with other creators \nStartup Weekend – Alaska Tourism is a great place to connect with passionate people driven to build something new. There is no better place to meet new friends\, colleagues\, mentors\, cofounders\, and investors. \nStart something great \nKnowing you’re not alone can make all the difference. Startup Weekend – Alaska Tourism provides participants many opportunities to engage and connect with like-minded individuals — and truly start something amazing. \nLearn from the best \nLearn what it really takes to innovate\, disrupt\, and start a company from people who’ve been there. Startup Weekend features deep experiential learning guided by experienced tourism entrepreneurs & experts. \nImprove your knowledge \nSometimes you really need more skills and knowledge to go to the next level. Startup Weekend also goes deep on specific topics or skill sets. Just what you need to progress quickly. \n\n\n\n  \nTICKETS\nHERE
URL:https://akew.org/event/techstars-startup-weekend-seward-september-2026
LOCATION:University of Alaska Fairbanks – Seward Marine Center\, 201 Railway Avenue\, Seward\, AK\, 99664\, United States
CATEGORIES:1. Idea,Competitions & Showcases,Competitions Beyond Pitching,Creative & Experiential,Demo Days & Pop-Ups,In-Person,Mentorship & Office Hours,Networking & Community,Networking, Mixers & Social,Pitch Competitions & Showcases,Workshops & Trainings
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