about this event
Curious about startups? You’re invited to USC’s premier startup launch sprint. In just five days, you’ll team up, build fast, and pitch big for the chance to win $5,000 in prizes.
No idea or team required - everyone’s welcome.
Origin Weekend, hosted by the Viterbi tiehub (William W. Wang Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub), is USC’s elite 4-day startup launch sprint where students tackle real-world problems and build fundable solutions. Origin Weekend is designed to push you from idea to venture - fast.
Over four high-intensity days, you’ll team up with builders, innovators, and creatives across USC to ideate, validate, prototype, and pitch.
Who Should Join?
Students who are curious about startups and want to try building one Builders with technical or creative skills looking for team-members Aspiring founders ready to practice validating, building, and pitching Anyone who wants to experience what it takes to start a venture in 4 days
Get started
Origin Weekend is an in-person event. Please RSVP here.
when
Origin Weekend Fall 2026 (x Replit)
Origin Weekend begins; participants team up to ideate, validate, prototype and pitch.
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Second day of the 4-day startup launch sprint.
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Third day of the 4-day startup launch sprint.
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Final day of building and pitching.
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Event concludes.
◍ Origin Weekend Fall 2026 (x Replit)tickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | Free | None | Available | Free admission; RSVP required. |
prizes
| # | PRIZE | price |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | $5,000 in prizes | $5,000 |