about this event
Join us in Seward, Alaska for a three-day event for aspiring founders to pitch their ideas, assemble a team, and bring a company to life.
Come join us at Startup Weekend - Seward, a 54 hour business plan competition where you will have the opportunity to meet like minded individuals, dream big ideas, prototype businesses, and pitch to Alaska biggest investors. All you have to bring is your enthusiasm and Alaskan Can-Do attitude. If you already run a business, this is an opportunity to rapidly test out new ideas in a safe environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No prior business experience necessary. You will be given the tools and the methodology to create Alaska's next biggest tour company. This event is hosted in Seward with optional events before and after the weekend.
Includes: Discounted $95/night Harbor 360 Hotel stay, $25/night for students. Transportation for participants from Anchorage (leave Anchorage at 12:30pm). Meals, supplies, business workshops. Travel and hotel accommodation discounts and stipends will be available. Please select this "ticket" option to receive more information. A separate ticket is available for attending only the final pitch event Sunday evening. The experience is invaluable and spectators are welcome to sign up for the pitch event.
This event is organized in partnership with: University of Alaska Fairbanks Center for Innovation, EPSCoR, Interface of Change, Commonwealth North Alaska Version 3, and many others!
Since 2012, the start of Alaskan Startups Techstars Startup Weekends have been happening at least once annually in Anchorage. It has kick-started many entrepreneurs in our community. We believe that the tourism demand and opportunity are so great that it is time to focus on a promising sector to grow the Alaska economy. We welcome you to explore, create, and create in this space.
Startup Weekend - Alaska Tourism is a great place to connect with passionate people driven to build something new. There is no better place to meet new friends, colleagues, mentors, cofounders, and investors.
Knowing you're not alone can make all the difference. Startup Weekend - Alaska Tourism provides participants many opportunities to engage and connect with like-minded individuals — and truly start something amazing.
Learn what it really takes to innovate, disrupt, and start a company from people who've been there. Startup Weekend features deep experiential learning guided by experienced tourism entrepreneurs & experts. Startup Weekend also goes deep on specific topics or skill sets. Just what you need to progress quickly.
when
Friday Kickoff
Kickoff at 5:30 PM
◍ University of Alaska Fairbanks - Seward Marine CenterDay 2 - Building a Business Model, Customer Discovery, MVP
Doors open at 8:30 AM, start at 9:00 AM
◍ University of Alaska Fairbanks - Seward Marine CenterDay 3 - Customer Validation, MVP, Plan and Pitch Prep / Final Pitch
Doors open at 8:30 AM, start at 9:00 AM. Final pitch event Sunday evening.
◍ University of Alaska Fairbanks - Seward Marine Centertickets
| tickets | price | Fee | Status | description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $0 | TBA | Available | Free entry to the 54-hour Startup Weekend competition. |
| Travel and Accommodation Stipend | $0 | TBA | Available | Select this ticket to receive more information about travel and hotel accommodation discounts and stipends. |
| Final Pitch Event Only | $0 | TBA | Available | Attend only the final pitch event on Sunday evening as a spectator. |