DOWNTOWN OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE

Weekends can be found in hundreds of cities around the world, from Mongolia to South Africa to London and now to Traverse City.

All such events follow the same basic model. Anyone and everyone is welcome to pitch a startup idea. The most popular ideas are determined by a vote, then teams are assigned to formulate a formal pitch, from creating the business model to design, marketing, and finally a presentation to entrepreneurial leaders.

In addition to the Startup Weekend, there will be a day focused on the local blue water economy and other water-re- lated innovations, a university pitch competition and a local startup showcase and celebration. The week will conclude with Traverse Connect’s ScaleUp North Awards.

Northern Michigan Startup Weekend registration/event dates:

March 1: Registration opens for all events

March 31: Early bird pricing deadline

May 5-7: TechStars Startup Weekend

Traverse City

May 5-12: Northern Michigan Startup Week