February 21st-23rd 2025
Startup Weekend: Portsmouth will be held on February 21, 22, and 23 at the SSU Kricker Innovation Hub, located at 221 Chillicothe Street in Downtown Portsmouth, Ohio.
The event is perfect for anyone with an idea, passion for entrepreneurship, or a love to solve real-world problems. The SSU Kricker Innovation Hub and Techstars invite you to learn how to think, work and build like a startup in 54 thrilling hours!
Meet our 2025 Judges
Anne Yost, Chief Financial Officer, Yost Labs
Gary Chaffins, AI Consultant, Innovative Solutions
Kelly Gordon, Director, ECDI Women’s Business Center of Central Appalachia at SSU
Meet our 2025 Sponsors
Meet our Global Partners
Who should attend Techstars Startup Weekend: SSU?
The most important part of a Startup Weekend is YOU!
Techstars Startup Weekends run start to finish over the course of a single weekend. This means successful teams need to have an abundance of creative energy and a passion for solving problems to finish strong.
Successful teams have a mix of creative and analytical thinkers.
Co-founders
The most important factor in whether a startup thrives or fails is its co-founders. Do you have the expertise to start a business from scratch? Perhaps you need someone with a background in coding, engineering, or social media marketing? It’s all about teamwork!
Don’t fret the small stuff. Think big picture!
Developing a Minimum VIable Product
The prototype you’ll bring to the judges on Sunday evening should reflect a Minimum Viable Product, or MVP. What does that mean? Find out more by reading this article.