Venue
House of the Army, Bitola
The 2026 edition took place inside one of Bitola's most important historic buildings. House of the Army stands on Shirok Sokak, at the center of the city and more than a century of local memory.
A century of city memory
A building shaped by Bitola's history
Construction began in the early twentieth century and continued through a period marked by the Balkan Wars and the First World War. The building was completed in 1919 and became one of the defining landmarks on Shirok Sokak.
Across different eras, its halls served officers, public gatherings, formal events, and generations of people connected to Bitola. After a long period of decline, the building was restored and returned to public life.
Today, House of the Army is an active cultural venue for exhibitions, concerts, lectures, festivals, educational programs, and community events.
- 1909
- Construction begins during Bitola's late Ottoman period.
- 1919
- The building is completed after years of regional conflict and interruption.
- Today
- A restored cultural landmark and gathering place in the heart of Bitola.
The weekend
History meets a new generation of builders
Techstars Startup Weekend Bitola is about bringing people together to test ideas, share skills, and create momentum. Holding the event here connects that work with a place that has brought people together for more than a century.
The location on Shirok Sokak keeps the weekend close to the daily life of the city. Participants, mentors, judges, and partners worked in a setting that feels distinctly Bitola while remaining open to the future.
2026 venue
Venue details
The location of the completed 2026 edition. The 2027 venue has not been announced.
- Address
- House of the Army, Shirok Sokak 147, 7000 Bitola, North Macedonia
- Directions
- Get directions in Google Maps
- Parking
- Paid parking is available on site.
- Access
- The 2026 event is finished. The 2027 venue will be announced separately.
- Questions
- Contact the organizing team