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Turn your idea into reality!
Techstars Startup Weekend is your fast track into the world of startups. In only three action-packed days, you’ll team up with mentors, investors, and future co-founders. Together, you’ll learn how to think, build, and grow like a real startup — and who knows, you might even launch your own business by the end of the weekend!
Why join Startup Weekend Sohar University?
Social and Connect
Build meaningful connection with the likeminded
Create Your Business
Pitch your idea or join a team
Build and Win
Test your idea, build a prototype, and pitch to win
Workshop & Mentoring
Support and answers from our experts
About: What is Startup Weekend?
Startup weekend – Sohar University
A 3-day entrepreneurial event that empowers students and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into startups with the support of expert mentors.
Startup Weekend Objectives
- Inspiring creativity and innovation among students and entrepreneurs.
- Providing an encouraging environment for developing ideas and transforming them into viable projects.
- Supporting the establishment of startups by offering guidance and mentorship.
The Startup Weekend will focus on
Financial Technology (FinTech)
Renewable Energy and sustainability
Artificial Intelligence and Logistics Services
E-commerce and Logistics Services
Innovation in Education and Healthcare
Startup Weekend Global Partners
Startup Weekend local Partners
Participating Committees
Judge’s
Dr. Awadh Ali Al Mamari
A specialist in the field of innovative entrepreneurship
Mr. Khalid al Hinai
Research and Development Specialist at the Oman Investment Authority
Dr. Wasin AL Kishri
Specialized in Computer Science and Image Processing
Dr. Khaloud M. Al Balushi
Specialized in Mechanical Engineering
Prof. Jabar Yousif
Specialized in Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing
Mentor’s
Dr. Mahmood Al-Bahri
Specialized in Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Network Engineering and Telecommunication Systems
Prof. Hussein A Kazem
Specialized in Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, Sustainability
Dr. Abdallah Abualkishik
Specialized in Artificial Intelligence & Software Engineering
Dr. Khalid Al Qutaiti
Specialized in Innovation Management & Impact Performance Indicators
Dr. Omar Al Mazroui
Experienced in strategic planning, operations management, business development, and change leadership
Mr. Mustafa Mohsin Al Lawati
Business Development Consultant
Mr. Ahmed Al-Shibli
Specialized in career guidance, entrepreneurship, and student companies
Facilitator
Ms. Tameema Saud Al. Hinai
Experienced in supporting startups, incubation, and technology transfer
Contact Us
Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. You can use the form on our website or email us directly.
Email: FSHShibli@su.edu.om