Students of the International University for Science and Technology Make a Leading Presence at Startup Weekend Daraa

Twenty-five male and female students from the International University for Science and Technology participated in the activities of Startup Weekend Daraa, one of the leading global entrepreneurship programs presented by Techstars. The event was hosted by Al-Yarmouk Private University over the course of three days, with broad participation from students of private universities across the region.
The participating students represented a distinguished model of interdisciplinary integration. The delegation included 7 students from the Faculty of Business Administration and Finance and 18 students from the Faculty of Informatics and Communications Engineering. They joined joint teams that brought together students from various participating universities to develop practical entrepreneurial ideas and transform them into promising projects.
Throughout the three-day event, participants presented their ideas in one-minute pitches or showcased their key skills. This was followed by the formation of multidisciplinary teams that joined the most inspiring projects and worked collaboratively to develop them. The program also included interactive workshops focused on refining ideas and shaping them into clear business models, as well as discussing potential challenges and practical ways to address them.
The event concluded with final presentations delivered by 28 teams representing different participating universities before a specialized judging panel. Three teams were awarded, with students from the International University for Science and Technology among the winners alongside their peers, reflecting a strong spirit of collaboration and teamwork.
This event serves as an interactive platform that brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, and students in a stimulating environment that fosters innovation. Through workshops, training sessions, and direct mentorship from experts, participants were able to transform their ideas into scalable projects during an intensive 54-hour experience.