DOHA, QATAR –For the first time in Qatar, 40 university students across Doha will bring an idea to life and create their own businesses in just 60 hours. This weekend, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar will host the prestigious three-day competition, 3 Day Startup.
The idea of 3 Day Startup is simple: start a technology company in just three days.
Universities like Carnegie Mellon create the right environment to inspire innovation. The combination of bright students, open information, and more accessible technology creates an environment where student companies can flourish better than ever before.
“3 Day Startup is a great way to get the community excited about entrepreneurship and to spend an intense weekend with creative people who want to actually bring an idea to life. It’s also a social and business experiment to see how much a group of passionate people can accomplish over the course of 60 hours. Indeed, we are pleased that students from Carnegie Mellon will also be participating – we are hopeful that their experience will build their entrepreneurial capabilities and kick-start new student-run companies here in Qatar,” professor Thomas Emerson said.
Over the weekend, university students across Doha will form teams, pick the best idea for a startup during the Thursday brainstorming session.
The goal is to build enough momentum among a network of motivated people to sustain the company beyond the weekend. In the past, fifty 3 Day Startups on four continents have given rise to 28 companies receiving $9.5 million in funding. 16 companies have been accepted to accelerators such as Y Combinator, TechStars, and 500 Startups.
The 3 Day Startup in Doha is organized by Carnegie Mellon Qatar professors Thomas Emerson and George White.
The public is invited to the final presentations and awards ceremony at the conclusion of the 3 Day Startup.
Schedule of Events – Saturday, 6 April 2013
4.30-7:30pm Final presentations & panelist feedback (Moot Board Room 1131)
7:30-8:00pm Certificates and awards (Assembly Area)
