Barn VC Summer Builder Sprint

Barn VC is running a two-week builder sprint through Builders Club, designed for students, founders, developers, designers, and ambitious people who want to make real progress on something they're building. Spots are limited to 25 teams. Whether you're starting from scratch, validating an idea, launching a product, or trying to regain momentum on an existing project, the room creates the environment to help you move faster. For two weeks, you'll work alongside a community of builders, participate in accountability sessions, get feedback from founders and mentors, attend office hours, and push toward one goal: Ship something real. What You'll Get Structured accountability and progress check-ins Founder talks and tactical workshops Office hours with experienced builders Remote and in-person build sessions A community of ambitious people building alongside you Demo Day in front of founders, mentors, and the community Your $100 deposit refunded when you complete your demo Who Should Apply? Students building projects or startups First-time founders Developers and technical builders Designers and product people Anyone who wants to stop planning and start shipping Program Details Builders Club, Waterloo July 15–29, 2026 Core Sessions: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Includes remote sessions, office hours, and optional co-working Demo Day: July 29 $100 refundable deposit (fully refunded upon successful demo completion) The $ makes you bet on yourself showing up. The goal isn't perfection. The goal is momentum.