{"id":2553,"date":"2026-08-03T09:14:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T09:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transform4europe.units.it\/?p=2553"},"modified":"2026-08-03T09:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T09:14:15","slug":"startup-weekend-in-saarbrucken-2026-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transform4europe.units.it\/index.php\/2026\/08\/03\/startup-weekend-in-saarbrucken-2026-apply-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Startup Weekend in Saarbr\u00fccken 2026: apply now!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are now open for the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techstars.com\/communities\/startup-weekend\"><em>T4EU Stakeholder Challenge: Startup Weekend Saarbr\u00fccken 2026<\/em><\/a><\/strong>,&nbsp;which will take place in Saarbr\u00fccken (Germany) from&nbsp;<strong>13&nbsp;to 15<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>November&nbsp;<\/strong>2026, hosted by&nbsp;Saarland University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T4EU is looking for motivated, forward-thinking students from all academic backgrounds to form international, interdisciplinary teams. Together with <strong>top researchers and external European organisations<\/strong>, you will co-create innovative solutions for pressing corporate, public, and social challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will learn how to <strong>think, work, and build like a startup<\/strong> in 54 thrilling hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Techstars Startup Weekend<\/em><\/strong> will be an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, you will meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors who will show you how to get more done faster &#8211; and maybe even start that business!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-gray-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=NTZLpYwSD0a5Z23tjfgudfr8SFDuTb9FnKgOaryPYldUM0ZBRFpYNFhITVAxSVdUQzdZM1hYNDlGRy4u&amp;route=shorturl\" style=\"background-color:#71af3a\">APPLY NOW<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-6dfb5b7e-8687-4de3-bc26-073005e9ea71\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Real Impact<\/strong>: Work on active, practical tasks set by real companies, NGOs, and public institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Networking<\/strong>: Collaborate closely with peers and experts from across Europe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skill Acceleration<\/strong>: Boost your intercultural communication, professional problem-solving, and teamwork skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Recognition<\/strong>: Earn official recognition or certificates to elevate your CV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PROGRAMME<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-6dfb5b7e-8687-4de3-bc26-073005e9ea71\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day 1 &#8211; 5.00 PM to 10.00 PM:<\/strong> Official introductions and presentations of business ideas. Hands-on team-building activities to form working groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 2 &#8211; 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM<\/strong>: Intense development of a Minimum Viable Product. One-on-one coaching with expert mentors from the startup scene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 3 &#8211; 9.00 AM to 10.00 PM<\/strong>: Final project adjustments and presentations. Closing pitches, feedback jury, networking session, and party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Three UniTS students<\/strong>\u00a0will be selected from those in the Bachelor\u2019s, Master\u2019s, and PhD programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DEADLINE: 23 AUGUST 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Applications are now open for the&nbsp;T4EU Stakeholder Challenge: Startup Weekend Saarbr\u00fccken 2026,&nbsp;which will take place in Saarbr\u00fccken (Germany) from&nbsp;13&nbsp;to 15&nbsp;November&nbsp;2026, hosted by&nbsp;Saarland University. T4EU is looking for motivated, forward-thinking students from all academic backgrounds to form international, interdisciplinary teams. 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