Minsk-Riga Startup Train

Destination

Minsk, Imaguru Riga, Magnetic Latvia Startup

Agenda

AUG 28, MINSK

• 08:00
  MinskLatvian participants arrive to Minsk, Belarus

• 11:00-13:00
  Minsk Minsk City Tour

• 13:00-14:00
  ImaguruLunch

• 14:00-17:00
  MinskBelarusian startup ecosystem tour

• 17:00-18:00
  ImaguruTeam arrival and registration at Imaguru

• 18:00-20:00
  ImaguruHackathon Opening Ceremony, Rules Explained
  Masterclass
  

• 20:00
  ImaguruNetworking

AUG 29, IMAGURU AND ON-TRAIN MINSK-RIGA

• 06:30-07:30
  MinskMinsk Fun Run - 5km

• 08:30-09:30
  ImaguruTeam breakfast/Official start of Hackatron

• 09:30-10:00
  ImaguruTeam meeting

• 10:00-10:30
  ImaguruBusiness Model Canvas workshop

• 10:30-11:30
  ImaguruHacking in teams

• 11:30-12:30
  ImaguruCheckpoint #1

• 12:30-13:30
  ImaguruLunch break

• 14:00-15:00
  ImaguruStartups metrics workshop

• 13:00-16:00
  ImaguruMentoring session #1

• 16:00-18:00
  ImaguruHacking in teams

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

• 20:38!
  Minsk Train StationTrain departs

• 21:00-22:00
  TrainCheckpoint #2

• 22:00-...
  TrainHacking in teams + mentoring on train

AUG 30, RIGA

• 08:28
  RigaArrival to Riga Train Station

• 08:28-09:00
  RigaMeet&greet at the train track

• 09:00-10:00
  JurmalaDeparture to Hackathon Venue – Lielupe Hotel by Semarah

• 10:00-11:30
  JurmalaCheck-in & Brunch at the Hotel

• 11:30-12:00
  JurmalaHello at the new Hackathon Venue

• 12:00-12:30
  JurmalaCheckpoint #3

• 12:30-15:30
  JurmalaMentoring Session #2

• 15:00-16:00
  JurmalaLunch

• 16:00-19:00
  JurmalaHacking in teams

• 19:00-20:00
  JurmalaMaster Class: Pitch Crash Course

• 20:00-21:00
  JurmalaDinner on the Beach

• 21:00-22:00
  JurmalaPitch rehearsal & feedback

• 22:00-...
  JurmalaHacking in teams

AUG 31, RIGA

• 06:00-07:00
  Jurmala7 km Fun Run

• 09:00-10:00
  JurmalaBreakfast

• 10:00-12:00
  JurmalaPitch preparation / Checkpoint #4

• 12:00-13:00
  RigaDeparture from Jurmala & check-in Riga accommodation for BY team, Rixwell Elefant Hotel

• 13:00-14:00
  Swedbank DoBe, RigaLunch

• 14:00-17:00
  Swedbank DoBe, RigaPitch demo & feedback
  In parallel: Mentoring Session #3

• 17:00-17:30
  RigaDeparture to the Grand Finale Venue

• 18:00-...
  Overkill, RigaGrand Finale & Award Ceremony

SEPT 1, RIGA

• 09:00-12:00
  RigaBreakfast & Checkout from Rixwell Elefant Hotel

• 12:00-13:00
  RigaRTU Design Factory tour

• 13:00-16:00
  RigaRiga City Tour & Food Tasting

• 16:00-17:00
  RigaPeople Work tour and coffee

• 17:00-22:00
  RigaFree time

• 22:50!
  Riga Bus StationDeparture Riga-Minsk

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 us
+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