Name: Startup Weekend 2025
Start: 2025-10-24T17:15:00.000+01:00
End: 2025-10-26T21:00:00.000+00:00
Location: Alliance Manchester Business School

The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) is the focal point for entrepreneurship and startup support at The University of Manchester.

 weekend where you'll discover what it really takes to think, work, and build like an entrepreneur – surrounded by energy, ideas, and over 100 fellow aspiring founders. In just over a weekend you will:

No matter your degree, experience, or background – if you’ve got 

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MEC Startup Weekend 2024

🍎🍵 Food and drink will be provided to fuel your startup journey (pizzas and drinks on Friday, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and hot/cold drinks throughout the weekend)

If your application is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to proceed with the payment of the non-refundable 

This contribution includes pizzas and drinks on Friday, lunch on Saturday and Sunday, and hot/cold drinks throughout the weekend.

No business idea? No problem – bring your skills and we'll help you join a team 🤝

Startup Weekend offers a dynamic introduction to entrepreneurship, where creativity thrives, and learning takes centre stage.

Please make sure you read the full Terms & Conditions in the following document.

all participants agree to be photographed and filmed as required by

the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre to be used for marketing purposes. Guidance will be provided prior and during the event if you wish to withdraw your consent.

Applications open until 20th October 2025 midday!