ABOUT STARTUP WEEKEND

Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 400 past events in 100 countries around the world in 2011.

The non-profit organization is headquartered in Seattle, Washington but Startup Weekend organizers and facilitators can be found in over 200 cities around the world. From Mongolia to South Africa to London to Brazil, people around the globe are coming together for weekend long workshops to pitch ideas, form teams, and start companies.All Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote) and then it’s a 54 hour frenzy of business model creation, coding, designing, and market validation. The weekends culminate with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for critical feedback.Whether entrepreneurs found companies, find a cofounder, meet someone new, or learn a skill far outside their usual 9-to-5, everyone is guaranteed to leave the event better prepared to navigate the chaotic but fun world of startups. If you want to put yourself in the shoes of an entrepreneur, register now for the best weekend of your life!

ABOUT STARTUP WEEKEND Guangzhou 2014

Join “Startup Weekend“，meet your future Startup Partners!

In this time , we not only prepare abundant prizes for participants, but also give opportunities for top three teams from this Startup Weekends in Guangzhou to join the Global Startup Battle in America to compete for the last champion. What‘s  more, the world champion will earn the chance to travel around the NASDAQ for free.

Amazing Rewared Offer

Winners of this competition will have the exclusive opportunity to go to the U.S. headquarter for the global awards, and visit the NASDAQ office. 

• Startup Oasis during SXSW

Stay with the UP Global team in Austin, TX. We'll support you the whole week with stage time, introductions, mentors, and sweet digs near all the action. 

• Booth at CES Eureka Park

CES is the Global Stage For Innovation, as a winner your team will be front and center in Eureka Park with all the best new startups from around the world.

• LAUNCH Conference

We'll set you up at of Silicon Valley's premiere places to launch, last year's speakers/attendees included Mark Cuban and Travis Kalanick.

• NASDAQ Media Tour

A trip to New York city for a media tour, introductions, and more.

More detailed information: http://www.globalstartupbattle.co/prizes

For all above, join Startup Weekend of Guangzhou,

And enjoy the entrepreneurial 54 hours together!

Let’s encounter our like-minded friends, show our splendid ideas, improve ourselves and meet our entrepreneurship trainers on our way to be entrepreneur, let’s start our entrepreneurial trip!

Here, we will invite anyone who have dreams concerning entrepreneur as well as all kinds of audiences. 

Here, we have the coolest entrepreneurial ideas.

Here, we have the best marketing talents, the most wisdom designers; Of course ,we also have the best graphic designers and the most important entrepreneurship trainers, and expert think tanks of finance and laws.  

Here, is the best platform for you to encounter your companies and like-minded friends.

Here, is the necessary heaven for anyone who have dreams!

The quota is limited ,please join us as quickly as possible!

2014 Startup Weekend Guangzhou Co-organized by：

• 创业周末
  

• 一起开工社区

2014 Startup Weekend Guangzhou Partners：

• 珠三角技术沙龙

• 创新谷

• CCIC

  
  

• Startup Grind 

  
  

• 活动行

  
  

• 搞活动 (协会网)

2014 Startup Weekend Guangzhou Sponsors：

Gold Sponsors：

• GitCafe

  
  

  
  

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• 猎聘网

  
  

  
  

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Prize Sponsors：

• 秒视CatchChat

  
  

  
  

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• Coding.net

  
  

• 七牛

• bong

• 青云

• 21Cakes

  
  

  
  

  
  

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Startup Weekend Guangzhou 2014 Media Partner：

• 南都网

• 奥一网

• 赢未来

Schedule

Top 8 Reasons You Should Join The Startup Weekend Community 

Education Startup Weekends are all about learning through the act of creating.  Don’t just listen to theory, build your own strategy and test it as you go.

Build your network This isn’t just a happy-hour. Startup Weekend attracts your community’s best makers and do-ers. By spending a weekend working to build scalable companies that solve real-world problems, you will build long-lasting relationships and possibly walk away with a job or even an investor.

Co-Founder Dating We all know it’s not just about the idea – it’s about the team. Startup Weekend is hands down the best way to find someone you can actually launch a startup with.

Learn a new skill Step outside of your comfort zone. With a whole weekend dedicated to letting your creative juices flow, Startup Weekends are perfect opportunities to work on a new platform, learn a new programming language, or just try something different.

Actually launch a business Over 36% of Startup Weekend startups are still going strong after 3 months.  Roughly 80% of participants plan on continuing working with their team or startup after the weekend.

Get face time with thought leaders Local tech and startup leaders participate in Startup Weekends as coaches and judges. Get some one-on-one time with the movers and shakers in your community.

Save money & get stuff Startup Weekends typically cost between ¥150 and ¥200.  Your ticket covers seven meals, snack, access to exclusive resources from our sponsors, and of course, all the coffee you can drink.

Join a global community Join over 45,000 Startup Weekend alumni, all on a mission to change the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the organizer provide meals and accommodations?

A: We provide five meals (including Friday dinner) per person in total and one event T-shirt for the people who join the whole event (except the audience on Sunday).Unfortunately we are not able to provide accommodations at this point. 

Q: What’s the language being used at the event?

A: Chinese and English. Chinese will be the first language but we will provide English translation in core activities. You don’t have to worry too much about language disparities. 

Q: Who are going to the event?

A: Anyone who is interested in Internet and startup, all types of geek, and in backgrounds of technology, marketing or related.

Q: Do we have to have an idea ready in order to participate?

A: Having an idea prepared would be the best scenario. But it’s ok to not have one on hand and join other teams. 

Q: We have existing teams and products, can we still participate?

A: Everyone should participate as individuals. The event is exclusively aiming for making products, not promoting them.

Q: Will the teams stay together after the event?

A: some will dismiss, others will register companies and get funded, entirely depending on you and your team. Recently the successful cases of upgrading into a company after the event include MYOtee (has received thousands of funds in RMB and won the first place at App Store), Aftership (received millions of US dollars in funding) and so on. 

Q: what characteristics my idea has to fit?

A: Directly or indirectly related to Internet, software, mobile application and the like. 

Q: For example? 

A: Websites like cloth-matching, local guide, family tree, mobile applications like NFC coupons, menu translation, longevity aid and the like. 

Q: what products should we be making?

A: The best scenario would be code-compiled prototypes (even it’s simple), in combination of PPT that includes your business model and market research. 

Q: Do I need to be onsite for the whole weekend?

A: Yes. For emergency reasons, please contact your team and the event staff in advance. 

Q: I am still working or has formed a startup company, am I suitable for the competition? 

A: That’s O.K. You can get some in-depth insights of the industry and meet friends through the event.

Q: I don’t want to participate the entire event, can I just look around?

A: You can buy the audience tickets for Sunday night. 

Q: What is your official Weibo and Wechat handles?

A: Weibo:http://weibo.com/startupweekendgz

Wechat:startupweekend_gz