Pitch competition · Austin, Texas, United States
An annual startup showcase at SXSW in Austin where selected finalists pitch new technology to judges and investors across eight technology categories, plus a student category.
Open · closes 13 Nov 2026 Run by SXSW
Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages
The FAQ on the same page gives the deadline as 11 November 2026 at 11:59pm PT; applying by then is the safe choice.
SXSW Pitch 2027: applications opened 23 June 2026 and close 13 November 2026; the programme starts 16 March 2027.
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