About Startup Week

We have a wide variety of different events and programs during STL Startup Week including presentations, workshops, panel discussions, networking events, competitions, and happy hours.

All Official events produced by STL Startup Week are live and in-person for 2023. There may be a handful of partner or community events (events that are listed on the STL Startup Week website but are run by other organizations) that can be accessed virtually. Please check the registration details for each specific event before signing up.

STL Startup Week is a grassroots event led by community members and facilitated by the TechArtista Foundation. Organizers and speakers contribute on a volunteer basis, and all revenue from ticket purchases and sponsorships goes directly to hosting the event.

STL Startup Week is intended for entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals, investors, entrepreneur support organizations, students, and members of the innovation economy. Attendees hail from a wide variety of industries, including, but not limited to: technology, agriculture, art, consumer products, education, fashion, finance, food, health, manufacturing, media, real estate, and social enterprise.

Don’t fall into one of these buckets and still find yourself intrigued by startups, entrepreneurship, and small business? Don’t be shy, join us! Part of STL Startup Week is welcoming new faces into the local ecosystem, regardless of your background, experience, or skill level.

Absolutely! STL Startup Week is a great environment to share your idea (if you have one) with others, collect feedback, and to find potential partners and resources. There’s absolutely no pressure or expectation that attendees have already created or scaled companies. Whatever stage you find yourself in, we’re here for you.

The vast majority of STL Startup Week events are free of charge. Our organizers are committed to making programming open and accessible for both new and existing members of the startup community. There may be specific events during the week that charge fees to help cover the cost of parking and food.