Tech for Tomorrow: Student Startup Weekend

Have a game-changing idea? Tech for Tomorrow: Student Startup Weekend is your chance to turn your ideas into action in just 54 hours.

Join us at Riff, powered by Spacecubed, for a high-energy weekend where students collaborate, create, and launch new ventures. Work alongside like-minded peers, learn from expert mentors, and experience the fast-paced world of startups.

No experience? No problem. Whether you're studying business, engineering, design, or anything in between, this event is open to all students ready to take on the challenge.

How it works
Friday Night (21 March, 5pm - 8pm) – Meet your peers, pitch ideas, and form teams.
Saturday & Sunday (22 - 23 March, all day) – Validate your idea, develop a prototype, and get feedback from mentors.
Sunday Evening (23 March, 4pm - 7pm) – Pitch your startup to a panel of judges and industry leaders.

This year's theme
This year’s theme, Tech for Tomorrow - Innovate with Impact, challenges you to harness the power of technology to shape a better future. How can innovation solve today’s real-world problems and create lasting change in your community? Whether it's using AI to revolutionise education, enhance mental health support, or improve accessibility, this weekend is about turning visionary ideas into solutions that truly make a difference.

Why join?
Tech for Tomorrow: Student Startup Weekend is your chance to build a startup from the ground up and gain hands-on experience in entrepreneurship. Throughout the weekend, you'll connect with industry mentors, collaborate with potential co-founders, and develop real-world problem-solving skills. You'll learn how to pitch, validate ideas, and create a business model, all while immersing yourself in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This is more than just an event — it's an unforgettable weekend of learning, innovation, and opportunity.

What's included?
🚀 Full weekend access to all sessions and 1-1 mentorship with successful founders and industry leaders
🍕 All meals, snacks, and drinks throughout the weekend
🎉 Entry to the final pitch night celebration on Sunday evening

All university students are welcome to sign up, where tickets are just $20 + booking fees. Spots are limited, so register now and be part of the next generation of student entrepreneurs.

Keen to see how our recent Startup Weekend All Stars events unfolded last year? View the recap video here!

For any questions surrounding this event, don't hesitate to reach out to us via info@spacecubed.com.

This event is made possible by the City of Perth, Venture UWA and Student Edge.