Who comes
Developers, designers, marketers and anyone who wants to start something. Startup Weekend runs in cities all over the world; SPADES runs the Lahore one.
Startup Weekend
Spring 2027
Fifty-four hours from an idea on Friday night to something you can show on Sunday. Bring a laptop, or just an opinion.
Registration opens soon.
Registration is open.
Open until the event.
Registration has closed.
Startup Weekend ran Spring 2027.
Dates, results and photos go up on Instagram first @spadeslums
How it works
Day one: pitch
Registration, then an opening that sets out the rules. People pitch their ideas, teams form around the ones worth building, and mentors help shape them from the start.Day two: build
Workshops, mentoring and talks from speakers. Teams firm up the business model and get the pitch ready.Day three: present
Each team pitches its startup to a panel of judges, who pick the best of the weekend.
Questions we always get
Do I need an idea?
No. Some people arrive with one and pitch it on Friday night. Plenty of others join a team whose idea they like.
Do I need to be able to code?
No. Teams need people who can design, talk to customers and pitch, as much as they need people who can build.
What happens over the weekend?
Pitches on Friday night, then teams form. Saturday is building and talking to people who might use the thing. Sunday ends with demos.
How do I sign up?
Registration opens closer to the time, and this page will say so when it does. Follow us on Instagram to hear first.