Join the Startup Marathon, an idea hackathon specially crafted for students who are eager to experience what it's like to build a business from the ground up.
Over the course of just 42 hours, you and your team will transform your startup concept into a concrete business plan with the guidance of our mentors. From validating your business idea to taking actionable steps, we've got you covered. By the end of the marathon, you'll acquire valuable tools, resources and new connections to support your future career endeavors. No need to have idea ready before the event but you can also bring your best idea!Get ready to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and take the first step towards building your dream startup!
Startup Marathon is an on-site event at Edu-City (Joukahaisenkatu 7, 20520 Turku).
15.30 Doors open, snacks
16.00 Welcome
16.10 Opening Keynote TBA
16.30 Alumni Success Story TBA
17.00 Idea storm -workshop & teaming up around the ideas by Boost Turku Head Coach Lauri Koittola
19.30 Team Coaching by Boost mentors
20.00 DINNER & Startup Marathon PARTY
9.30 Breakfast
10.00 Customer Validation Workshop by Head Coach Lauri Koittola
10.30 Time to work on your startup
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Checkpoint 1 with Boost mentors
13.30 Time to work on your startup
15.00 Pivot or Persevere Workshop
17.00 Checkpoint 2 with Boost mentors
19.00 Dinner and Startup Marathon Afterworks
9.30 Breakfast
10.00 Pitching Workshop by Head Coach Lauri Koittola
11.00 Working on your pitch
12.00 Lunch
15.00 Final Pitching Show; Jury TBA
17.30 Finish
Yes, if you have a startup idea and a team
Yes, if you have a startup idea but no team
Yes, if you don’t have a startup idea but want to be part of a startup team
Basically, the only thing you need is a curiosity about startups!
No previous experience is necessary.
