Who We Are
A community
built on
ambition.
A student-led community at the heart of Warsaw's startup scene — turning bold ideas into real ventures since 2026.
Mission
Empowering founders of tomorrow.
A self-driven community where learning happens by doing — and every member gets what is needed to build things that truly matter.
Vision
Being the launchpad for innovation.
We envision START Warsaw as the place for ambitious students in Warsaw, where ideas are turned into real innovations that shape the future.
Leadership
Founders & Board
2026 / 2027
Your Path
Member Journey
The 5 milestones of your journey at START Warsaw.
Application
Your entry into START Warsaw.
- —Apply in spring or autumn
- —Stage 1: Written application
- —Stage 2: One interview, 30 min
Onboarding Sprint
Your first month. Get to know ambitious people and build something real together.
- —Develop your own idea from concept to MVP
- —Get to know key players in Warsaw's startup scene
- —Spend an unforgettable weekend with the community
Pick Department
Develop yourself and shape START Warsaw. What happens here depends on what you do.
- —Choose one of our departments
- —Work on real projects with visible impact
- —Learn startup skills in practice
- —Initiate new formats
Active Member
Enjoy the benefits of START and expand your network with exclusive opportunities.
- —Active for at least 2 semesters
- —1 semester break allowed (e.g. Erasmus)
- —Join events, speaker nights, and workshops
- —Become part of the 4 000+ chapter network
- —Find co-founders within the community
Alumni
Stay part of the network for life and give back to the next generation.
- —Mentor incoming members
- —Access the global START alumni network
- —Stay connected to Warsaw's startup scene
Where You Fit
Our Departments
Choose your department and contribute to our community.
FinOps
Keep START Warsaw financially healthy and build the tools that power us.
Responsibilities
- Budget planning and financial reporting
- Grant and funding applications
- Handle contracts and compliance
- Build internal tools like financial dashboards
Community Life
Internal Events
Regular events and activities of our community.