Discover The Future Of Technology At SXSW Pitch: How To Join

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) – South by Southwest kicks off every March in Austin, Texas and the event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film and television screenings, world-class exhibitions, professional development and networking opportunities, tech competitions, awards ceremonies, and much more.

SXSW Pitch is back for the 17th showcase of its popular startup competition live from Austin, TX. From March 8-9, 2025, SXSW Pitch will provide startups with a unique opportunity to take the SXSW stage in front of a global audience and spotlight their innovative technology.

Pitch allows you to show off your company’s brightest idea to industry experts, early adopters, and representatives from the Venture Capital/Angel Investor community. Finalists will be selected across nine categories including AgTech & Food; Enterprise, Smart Data, FinTech & Future of Work; Entertainment, Media, Sports & Content; Extended Reality, Web3, Voice & Robotics; HealthTech, MedTech, BioTech & Accessibility; Innovative World Tech; Security, GovTech & Space; Smart Cities, Transportation & Sustainability and Student Startups.

Early Entry deadline is September 8, 2024

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Pitch By The Numbers

Since 2009, over 93% of the companies that participated in SXSW Pitch received funding, with a combined funding of over $23.2 billion. Of these participants, 17% have been acquired by companies including Google, British Telecom, Huffington Post, Apple, Live Nation, OpenTable, Meta, Michelin, and more. Some of SXSW Pitch’s most prestigious alumni include Klout, ICON, Hipmunk, Siri, Foodspotting, and Tango. Browse the SXSW Pitch alumni archives for more success stories.

Elevate Your Startup

Have what it takes to join the ranks of SXSW Pitch greats? Applications are open through November 3 for SXSW 2025. Explore what SXSW Pitch is all about, learn more about the 2025 Categories and find out if you meet the eligibility criteria before submitting your application.

• Early Bird Entry: June 25–September 8, 2024 ($100 Fee)
• Regular Entry: September 9–November 3, 2024 ($220 Fee)