Minsk-Riga Startup Train

Destination

Minsk, Imaguru Riga, Magnetic Latvia Startup

Agenda

AUG 28, MINSK

• MorningLatvian participants arrive to Minsk, Belarus

• 12:00-13:00
  Minsk centerLunch

• 13:00-17:00
  Minsk cityCity Tour for Latvians

• 17:00-19:00
  ImaguruTeam arrival and registration at Imaguru
  Hackathon Opening Ceremony, Rules Explained
  Masterclass

• Evening
  Imaguru or nearbyDinner for all teams, networking

AUG 29, IMAGURU AND ON-TRAIN MINSK-RIGA

• 6:30-7:30
  Minsk centerMinsk Fun Run - 5km

• 8:30-9:30
  ImaguruTeam breakfast/Official start of Hackathon

• 9:30-12:00
  ImaguruHacking in teams

• 12:00-13:00
  ImaguruMentoring Session 1

• 13:00-15:00
  ImaguruHacking in teams, working lunch

• 15:00-16:00
  ImaguruMentoring Session 2

• 16:00-18:00
  ImaguruHacking in teams

• 18:00-19:00
  Imaguru and busDinner and departure for Minsk Train station

• 20:38
  Minsk Train StationTrain departs

• 21:00-...
  TrainHacking in teams

AUG 30, RIGA

• 8:28
  Riga Train StationArrival to Riga Train Station

• 9:00-10:30
  Hackathon Riga venueDeparture from Train Station to accommodation, check-in

• 12:00-14:00
  Hackathon Riga venueMentoring Session 3

• 14:00-15:00
  Hackathon Riga venueHacking in teams

• 15:00-16:00
  Hackathon Riga venueHacking in teams, working lunch

• 16:00-19:00
  Hackathon Riga venueHacking in teams

• 19:00-20:00
  Hackathon Riga venueMaster Class: Pitch Crash Course

• 20:00-21:00
  Hackathon Riga venueDinner, hacking continues

AUG 31, RIGA

• 9:00-10:00
  Hackathon Riga venueBreakfast

• 10:00-12:00
  Hackathon Riga venuePitch preparation

• 12:00-15:00Startup ecosystem tour, lunch & pitch demo + feedback

• 16:00-18:00Final pitch preparation

• 18:00-...Grand Finale, Award ceremony, Party

SEPT 1, RIGA

• 8:00-9:00
  Riga centerRiga Fun Run - 5km

• 10:00-12:00
  Minsk centerBrunch

• 12:00-17:00
  Riga cityCity Tour for Belarusians

• EveningBelarusian participants depart from Riga

Registration

The deadline for the applications is August 13th.

If you have an idea and might be looking for a team members please register
Here

Have no idea, have no team, but still would love to Participate?
Welcome

If you are intending to join a team, please look through them below and choose.

If you still have questions, please contact Olga
+375 (29) 118 18 38

About Imaguru

Imaguru is a community where great startups meet tech talent

About Magnetic Latvia Startup

Magnetic Latvia Startup is a one-stop-shop for local and foreign startups, investors and communities.
Come to Latvia, start, test your idea and go global from here. Get all possible and impossible support in the process. Don’t forget to live a life!

FAQ

What is this all about?

We want to build a collaboration bridge between Belarusian and Latvian startup ecosystems. We encourage and support getting-to-know-each-other! Let's see what great things might sprout from here.

What costs are covered?

Transportation, accommodation, meals, visa support – all on us. Can-do attitude, your inner unicorn and non-dying smile – all on you.

How do I secure my spot on the train?

Register your genius idea on this website OR select the idea you like and want to help develop – and apply as a team member! Once the teams are formed, we will select the best ones and coordinate with them directly about all the details.

Walk me through the Startup Train steps, please?

Main dates to remember:
August 28 – Latvians arrive to Minsk and explore the great city
August 29 – Hackathon Day 1 in Minsk, at the end of which Belarusians and Latvians board the overnight train! (Minsk Central Station, 20:38)
August 30 – Hackathon Day 2 in Riga
August 31 – Hackathon Grand Finale
September 1 – Belarusians explore the great city and depart from Riga

Do I need a visa?

If you are an EU citizen, you need a visa to get to Belarus. We will take care about visas.
If you are a Belarus citizen, you need a Schengen visa to get to Latvia. If you don't have one, we will take care about that.

How about the internet on-train?

Our partners will take care about a solid internet connection on the route from Minsk to Riga.

I have 1 million more questions – who do I contact?

Belarusians → jp@imaguru.by
Latvians → info@startuplatvia.eu