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AI Workshop
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Builders' Lounge
Brainstorm Session
BSW Pitch Competition
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High Fives
Community Demo
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Product Hunt Launch
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Startup Hike
LinkedIn Connections
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Startup Crawl
Women Founders Networking
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May 4-8, 2026
A hackathon designed to pair perfectly with BSW — attend inspiring talks, make valuable connections, then immediately apply what you learn!
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Join the Community! ✨Hackathon Schedule 🚀Boulder Startup Week LogoBSW Events
May 4-8, 2026

Startup Weekend Format with Boulder Startup Week Integration

The Builders' Room is more than just a hackathon — it's a five-day startup experience where you'll go from idea to launch while being fully immersed in Boulder's vibrant startup ecosystem.
We've designed a unique format that gives you more building time while still allowing you to attend Boulder Startup Week sessions that interest you.
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What Makes Us Unique

  • ✓5-day format - More time to build great products
  • ✓BSW Integration - Attend talks while still building
  • ✓Expert Mentors - Get guidance from successful founders
  • ✓Network Access - Connect with Boulder's tech community
  • ✓Mentor Access - Connect with industry experts and startup founders
  • ✓Team Formation - Find the perfect teammates or bring your own

Build & Learn

Our unique format runs Monday-Friday during Boulder Startup Week, letting you build your project while attending valuable BSW sessions.

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Connect & Collaborate

Form cross-functional teams, get mentorship from industry experts, and connect with Boulder's vibrant startup community.

Boulder Startup Week

5-Day Schedule Overview

🚀 Day 1: Monday, May 4

  • 10:00 AM🚀 Hackathon Kickoff
  • 12:00 PM🍽️ Networking Lunch
  • 5:00 PM✅ Team Check-in

💻 Day 2: Tuesday, May 5

  • 9:00 AM☕ Morning Check-in
  • 1:00 PM🧠 Mentor Office Hours
  • 5:00 PM📢 Daily Standup

⚙️ Day 3: Wednesday, May 6

  • 9:00 AM☕ Morning Check-in
  • 1:00 PM🧠 Mentor Sessions
  • 5:00 PM📈 Progress Updates

🎭 Day 4: Thursday, May 7

  • 9:00 AM☕ Breakfast
  • 3:00 PM🎭 Project Presentations
  • 5:00 PM🏆 Awards & Recognition

🌐 Day 5: Friday, May 8

  • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM🌐 BSW Sessions
  • 3:00 PM🎭 Project Showcase
  • 5:00 PM🎉 BSW Closing Party

Hackathon Locations

Sienna Square

2060 Broadway B1, Boulder

Kickoff + daily build jams (Mon–Thu)

Boulder Associates

Downtown Boulder

Friday showcase, demos & prizes (12–2pm)

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💡 Pro Tip: The Builders' Room schedule is designed to let you attend Boulder Startup Week sessions while still working on your project.Check the full BSW schedule
BSW Events Worth Attending:

Look for AI-focused events such as "Reinforcement Learning for Agents," "Building AI Products That Work," and the "AI Builders Meetup." These sessions are highlighted in our detailed schedule with the BSW logo.

Last Year's Magic ✨

Two years of building together — sparking innovation, forging connections, and launching projects that lasted
EcoBites Team
2024 WINNER

EcoBites

Revolutionary platform providing transparent sustainability scores for local restaurants, empowering diners to make eco-conscious choices
10-Minute Climate Team
RUNNER-UP

10-Minute Climate

AI-powered climate newsletter delivering hyper-personalized, actionable sustainability tips tailored to your lifestyle and values
Spontaneous Team
BEST EFFORT

Spontaneous

Fostering meaningful connections through serendipitous encounters with nearby people in your network who share your interests

The Energy Was Electric!

From intense coding sessions to breakthrough moments, last year's event created magic that's still talked about in Boulder's tech circles

Intense coding session at last year's hackathon
Team collaboration and brainstorming
Mentors providing guidance to teams
A team celebrating a breakthrough moment
Lunch break and networking opportunities
Participants enjoying community building activities
Final pitch and demo presentations
Awards ceremony and celebration

This Year Will Be Even Better

Year three. We've sharpened everything we learned from the first two — the mentorship program, the integration with Boulder Startup Week, the way the week flows.

Expanded Mentor PoolNew Sponsor PerksEnhanced Workshops
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