Start Something Weekend
Got an idea? Bring it to life in one weekend. Build solo or with a team, pitch it, and win cash + resources to keep going.
What You’ll Do
Over the course of the weekend, you’ll:
- Meet people who are curious, creative, and action-oriented
- Explore ideas (yours or someone else’s)
- Form small teams around shared interests
- Participate in guided exercises and workshops
- Build something from scratch — big or small
- Compete for $3,000 in prize money
- Learn practical tools you can use again and again
Schedule
Friday, March 20 | 5:30-10:00 pm
Saturday, March 21 | 8:30am-5:30pm
Participants will receive detailed schedule.
💰 Prizes
Teams will have the opportunity to compete for $3,000 in total prize money, awarded to standout projects that demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and momentum.
This is not about having the “best startup idea” — it’s about showing progress, teamwork, and a willingness to try.
Do I need a business idea to win?
No. Prizes reward creativity, collaboration, and progress — not polish.
Do I have to compete to participate?
Nope! You can fully participate without focusing on the competition.
Got an idea? Bring it to life in one weekend. Build solo or with a team, pitch it, and win cash + resources to keep going.
What You’ll Do
Over the course of the weekend, you’ll:
- Meet people who are curious, creative, and action-oriented
- Explore ideas (yours or someone else’s)
- Form small teams around shared interests
- Participate in guided exercises and workshops
- Build something from scratch — big or small
- Compete for $3,000 in prize money
- Learn practical tools you can use again and again
Schedule
Friday, March 20 | 5:30-10:00 pm
Saturday, March 21 | 8:30am-5:30pm
Participants will receive detailed schedule.
💰 Prizes
Teams will have the opportunity to compete for $3,000 in total prize money, awarded to standout projects that demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and momentum.
This is not about having the “best startup idea” — it’s about showing progress, teamwork, and a willingness to try.
Do I need a business idea to win?
No. Prizes reward creativity, collaboration, and progress — not polish.
Do I have to compete to participate?
Nope! You can fully participate without focusing on the competition.
Good to know
Highlights
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- In person
Location
Richard H. Barry Hall
811 2nd Avenue North
Fargo, ND 58102
How do you want to get there?
