Ahmedabad is all set to host i-Weekend, which will see 50 entrepreneurs and professionals create web applications in the coming weekend.
iWeekend is an intensive event that brings together a group entrepreneurs and professionals to select a couple of ideas and work together to launch a first version of the products, usually web applications, all in one weekend.
An initiative of Nadathur S. Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore), Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad) and TiE Delhi (The Indus Entrepreneurs, Delhi chapter), the event is targeted towards professionals, freelance, students, of any age: programmers, designers, marketers, business folks, lawyers, to name a few, with a passion for technology, internet and the world of software.
"The event promises to bring together an interesting mix of technology entrepreneurs, professionals, mentors and investors. It was organised in Bangalore, New Delhi and will be held this weekend in Ahmedabad. A total of 6 products will be created in the 3 events. The events will be broadcast through live streaming and twitter during the whole weekend," a release from CIIE stated.
iWeekend is a non-profit organization started in Spain in 2008 with the mission of promoting the culture of entrepreneurship in new technologies. The event has been organized in Spain, Mexico and Russia and has attracted support from the Spanish government and some technology companies.
"We believe that there is no better way to network and meet other restless minds than by working with them side by side for two full days. iWeekend is ideal for entrepreneurs who are looking for a team and for professionals looking for a project or just looking to network and take on a challenge," the release stated.
iWeekend aims to promote the culture of entrepreneurship in new technologies, by bringing together the community of entrepreneurs and internet professionals to launch a product in the market.
