Entrepreneurs, developers, designers, marketers, inventors and startup enthusiasts will have an opportunity to share ideas, form teams, build prototypes and launch a business – all within the span of a single weekend – during �ϰ������ϲʿ�����¼����’s third annual Startup Vikes competition.

The event runs Friday, February 19, through Sunday, February 21, in �ϰ������ϲʿ�����¼����’s Fenn Tower Ballroom, 1983 E. 24th St., Cleveland.

Using Lean Startup methodologies, Startup Vikes begins with pitches, voting for the top ideas and team formation. A series of workshops then guides participants through building a business, including business modeling, customer development, branding, revenue/financial models, legal pointers and pitching to investors.

A cash infusion and prize packages are awarded to the top three businesses formed from the weekend.

“Startup Vikes provides a pathway for entrepreneurship,” said Colette Hart, senior director of the Centers of Outreach and Engagement in �ϰ������ϲʿ�����¼����’s Monte Ahuja College of Business. “It demonstrates �ϰ������ϲʿ�����¼����’s commitment to providing innovative programing that engages beyond the classroom and impacts the greater community.”

Tickets are $49 for �ϰ������ϲʿ�����¼���� students and $99 for community members. The cost includes all workshops, meals from Friday night through Sunday night, snacks, beverages, resources and more. Register at .