Techstars Startup Weekend, AI Edition
Innovation and inspiration took center stage at the Techstars Startup Weekend – AI Edition, held from April 19-21 at Orange Kitchen. We were privileged to have Alexandru Agatinei, CEO of How To Web, as our moderator throughout the exhilarating weekend!
This weekend, the strong passion and energy of entrepreneurship came together at the Techstars Startup Weekend, AI Edition. It was a 54-hour innovation marathon where groundbreaking visions were transformed into tangible realities!
The event was made possible through the collaboration between Startup Moldova and Sigmoid, supported by Orange Systems as the General Partner, with the support of the Future Technology Activities Project, funded by USAID, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, Innovate Moldova, and Western NIS Enterprise Fund.The outcomes are a testament to our pride, with over 50 participants forming 9 innovative teams. The winners of this weekend are:1st Place: Argus ai – An AI solution that is revolutionizing the medical field by empowering doctors to save numerous lives.
2nd Place: Spark Team – An intelligent application that delivers significant time and cost savings to its users.
3rd Place: hOOffer – A freelancing platform transforming the way repair and cleaning services are delivered to your doorstep.Congratulations to all participants! Your innovative and determined ideas are opening new doors in AI technology.
We look forward to seeing how your projects develop and make an impact!
Agenda
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Arrival of participants, Network
Arrive at the venue, to Orange kITchen and get checked in for the Startup Weekend. Get to know the place, the people.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM Introduction
Welcome speech from the organizers. Special guest speech.
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Participants ideas presentation, Voting & Teams Formation
If you already have an idea that you want to work on during these 54 hours, now is the time to pitch it. Participants will vote on the ideas they liked the most, the ones they would like to join and work on together.
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM Training – Business Model Canva
8:00 PM – … Start working as a team
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Welcome Coffee & Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Review of agenda, day 2
Review the day’s agenda and what teams should be focused on. Teams formed to get their spaces set up and begin to work.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Workshop on AI Tools and machine learning
10:30 PM – 1:00 PM Teamwork, mentoring
Mentors visit each team and review their business model, providing feedback and recommendations.
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch, networking
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Teamwork, mentoring
Teams work guided by their mentor, using their knowledge and experience to achieve their common goal and achieve results.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Dinner, networking
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Teamwork
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Welcome Coffee & Networking
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Review of agenda, day 3
Review the day’s agenda, judging criteria, and the tech check.
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Workshop on How to pitch
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Teamwork, mentoring
12:00 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch, network
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Teamwork, mentoring
The last few hours should focus on perfecting the presentation, and technical check for final presentations.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM FINAL PITCHES
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Announcement of results
Sponsors
With the support of
