Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin 2026- 20th to 22nd March

Learn how to think, work, and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours.

Techstars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders, and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster and, maybe even start that business.

Techstars Startup Weekend Women Dublin 2026 is an inclusive, high-energy innovation weekend aligned with International Women’s Day, focused on empowering women and allies to build solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — particularly SDGs 9 (Industry & Innovation), 11 (Sustainable Cities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), and 13 (Climate Action).

No prior startup experience is required.
You do not need an idea to participate — teams will form on Day 1.

📅 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

Location:

Baseline Dublin

Address:
3rd Floor, 61 Thomas Street,
The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 W250, Ireland

What Participants Will Gain

• A validated startup idea
• Hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and innovation
• Mentorship from experienced founders, technologists, and industry experts
• New skills in pitching, customer validation, and teamwork
• A strong community of founders, mentors, and allies
• The confidence to keep building beyond the weekend

The winning team may be considered to represent Ireland at a global Techstars pitch opportunity.

Who Should Attend

• Aspiring founders
• Developers & engineers
• Designers
• Product managers
• Marketers
• Students
• Career switchers
• Anyone curious about startups, innovation, or impact

All genders are welcome.

Mentors, Judges & Sponsors

Details of mentors, judges, partners, and sponsors will be published on this page ahead of the event.

This event is powered by Techstars, the global mentorship-driven accelerator and network that supports founders with funding, expert guidance, and connections to help build and scale impactful ventures. Learn more about Techstars and its mission to help entrepreneurs succeed at www.techstars.com

Terms of Participation Agreement: It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning experience. Our intention is that you meet some amazing people that you might start a company with, learn from mentors and learn from your peers. The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing, learning, building, and having fun. As such, by registering as a participant, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and community. If you’re very concerned, you can limit your pitch to the rough outline of the idea without giving away key information.

As a member of your startup community, you agree to be inclusive of any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally, treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with proper care. You agree that you are responsible in the event of any accidents or damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Techstars Startup Weekend, your local volunteer team, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable incident.

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