Breakthrough Birmingham
The Breakthrough Birmingham team proposed this whole scheme as a way to provide professional exposure for high school students… and the idea grew from there!
"We are caught in a network of mutuality… whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly."
— Martin Luther King Jr.
JOIN USBirmingham's first social impact startup weekend reflects a collaboration among some of the most innovative organizations working to make Birmingham the best place to grow up.
Innovate Alabama
Innovate Alabama has generously funded this initiative through an Innovation Network project grant.
Techstars
Techstars has hosted dozens of startup weekends globally, and now the Alabama team is bringing their magic to BHM Startup Wknd!
City of Birmingham Department of Youth Services
Birmingham's DYS connects youth to high-quality opportunities and maintains a network of collaborative partners.
gener8tor
Derrick Austin and Amanda Williams have generously donated their time on our planning committee. Check out Derrick's cameo in our promo video!