top of page

What we do at Startup Weekend

  • Validate your Idea

  • Build a Minimum Viable Product(MVP)

  • Assessment From Mentors

  • Create a Business Plan

  • Pitch to the Investors

20240703_001205_0000.png
DJI_0775 (1).JPG

Techstars Startup Weekend 
Gandhinagar

Innovate, Create, Accelerate: Transform Your Vision over a Weekend!

Organized by

PDEU Innovation and Incubation Centre

An incubator established by Pandit Deendayal Energy University

August 9 - 11, 2024

20240703_001205_0000.png

Supported By

Global Partners

In-Territory Partners

3.png

Website and Certification Partner

2.png

Legal Partner

Eco-System Partner

About PDEU IIC

PDEU Innovation and Incubation Centre (PDEU IIC), formerly known as PDPU Innovation and Incubation Centre (PDPU IIC) is an incubator at PDEU established in 2014. The Centre was formally established in 2017 u/s 8 of Companies Act, 2013, with a vision to provide state of the art support arid service to innovators, technocrats and entrepreneurs who aim to create a social and economic pact in the society through innovative solutions to existing problems. The centre acts complementary to the academic and research activities of the University.

20240703_001205_0000.png

About Startup Weekend

Techstars Startup Weekend is a dynamic three-day accelerator program where innovators, developers, and entrepreneurs come together to turn ideas into reality. During this intensive event, participants engage in business model creation, prototyping, market validation and pitching—all within a friendly and supportive team environment. The goal is to create a startup concept from scratch in just 54 hours.

Why Startup Weekend

Learn by Doing

The fast-paced, hands-on environment of Startup Weekend helps you to learn new skills like business planning, pitching, and prototyping.

IMG_20180407_103926.jpg

Gain Momentum

Startup Weekend can be the spark that ignites your entrepreneurial journey and propels you to take the idea forward.

WhatsApp Image 2018-04-11 at 12.48.52 AM.jpg

Validation and Feedback

Get valuable feedback on your idea from experienced mentors and fellow entrepreneurs. This can help you refine your concept and increase its chances of success.

Startup weeknd (1).jpg

Team Up

Find potential co-founders with complementary skills to build a strong team for your startup.

Startup Weeknd 4.jpg

Develop a Growth Mindset

Immerse yourself in a supportive community of innovators and learn from their experiences.

IMG_0625.jpg

Network with Investors

Connect with potential investors and get your foot in the door with the funding world.

IMG_20180406_184331.jpg

Facilitators 

1706152826354.jpg
Aditya Ranjan Patro

Innovation Manager - Advance Auto Parts India

Over 18 years of experience in corporate, Entrepreunership, Aditya has led the innovation teams at several Fortune 500 businesses, balancing stability and agility.

aditya.PNG
Aditya Dave

Founder - Cibos Techno Solutions Private Limited

Aditya Dave is All-stars Community Leader, Techstars. He is deeply passionate about creating more opportunities for youth and helping them showcase their skillset

Mentors

WhatsApp Image 2024-07-12 at 2.39.08 PM.jpeg
Mr. Anay Mashruwala

MD-Venus Engineering Works

Amit Patel.jpg
Mr. Amit Patel

Director - PATectual IP Law services LLP

ADITYA SHUKLA.jpg
Mr. Aditya Shukla

Founder- Saltech Design Labs Private Limited

PARTH.PRAJAPATI_photo.jpg
Dr. Parth Prajapati

Assistant Professor, Mechanical Dept., PDEU

Vikrant Potnis.jpg
Mr. Vikrant Potnis

Founder - FundEnable , MD – Fortemagna Advisors 

Rajesh Shah Photo1bb.jpg
Dr. Rajesh Shah

Ex- Vice Precidant

Adani Finance

Dr. Kruti Patel.jpg
Ms. Kruti Patel

Founder - She & We - Woman Entrepreneurship Foundation

WhatsApp Image 2024-07-12 at 10.42.56 AM.jpeg
Mr. Pratik Patel

Founder - Balief Corporation

shani.jpg
Mr. Shani Pandya

Founder- Imagine Powertree Pvt. Ltd.

samir.patel_photo.jpg
Dr. Samir Patel

Associate Professor- Computer Science and Engineering, PDEU

Event Schedule

Team Formation

Coaches and Industries Experts set the stage, as participants meet fellow innovators, pitch ideas and build teams

Registration

04:00 pm

Welcome Address

05:00 pm

Founder’s Talk

05:30 pm

Ice Breaking

06:00 pm

Pitch Fire

07:00 pm

Dinner

08:30 pm

Voting & Team Formation

09:15 pm

To Work!

10:15 pm

Mentor Sessions

10:30 pm

Tea Break

11.59 pm

SW Gandhinagar Brochure

Past Startup Weekends by PDEU IIC

1.png

2017

Startup Weekend Gandhinagar Edition

40+ Participants and 5+ Mentors

Sw Weekend Logo - Black -GD.png
Sw Weekend Logo - Black -GD.png
bottom of page