š Imperial Entrepreneurs Ć Headstart Startup Hackathon & Pitch Event
A fast-paced, hands-on entrepreneurial experience where students work in teams to solve real startup problems and pitch their ideas to industry judges.
š Event Details
Date: Saturday, 24 January
Time: 2:00 ā 5:00 PM
Venue: Imperial College London, CAGB 200
Team Size: 2ā5 participants
Light refreshments provided
š” Event Concept
Participants will collaborate in small teams to tackle real-world startup challenges provided by Headstart. The event is designed to be accessible to both first-time entrepreneurs and experienced founders, focusing on creativity, problem-solving, and clear pitching.
š§ Problem Tracks
Teams will choose one of three startup problem tracks based on their interests and skill sets. Example areas include:
Health / MedTech Hardware Artificial Intelligence
šļø Event Schedule
2:00 ā 2:10 | Registration
2:10 ā 2:20 | Opening Remarks
2:20 ā 2:35 | Startup Problem Briefings
2:35 ā 2:45 | Team Formation & Track Selection
2:45 ā 3:45 | Hackathon Sprint
3:45 ā 4:45 | Team Presentations (Parallel Sessions)
Presentations run simultaneously across three breakout rooms
Judges assigned to each room
Allows for longer presentation times and more in-depth feedback
4:45 ā 5:00 | Winners, Wrap-Up & Networking
š Prizes & Incentives
Fast-track micro-internship interviews with Headstart for winning teams Top team from each problem track will be eligible
šÆ Why Attend
Gain hands-on startup experience in a short, focused format Work on real challenges faced by early-stage startups Pitch your ideas to judges with industry experience Access exclusive micro-internship opportunities
