SXSW Accelerator

The third annual SXSW Accelerator will take place March 14-16 at the 2011 SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin. Check out the application process page for more information on how to apply and click here to learn about the newly added music-related technology event happening during the SXSW Music Conference.

With a live audience and panel of expert judges discovering advancements in social media, mobile applications, web entertainment, SXSW Accelerator has it all. The best part? Product demonstrations by the most ambitious talents in the world with the most creative new ideas to change it. This is a competition unlike any other, and you can say you were there by registering for SXSW Interactive today. Catch a glimpse of the industry's future, and make solid industry connections at SXSW Accelerator 2011.

How to Participate

Enter Your Project

To be eligible, product must NOT have launched before March 15, 2010. Or product must plan to launch by June 15, 2011. Click here to access the online application and learn more.

Attend

SXSW Accelerator is open to all badgeholders (Interactive, Film, Gold, Platinum and Music). Click here to purchase your registration for SXSW.

Press Coverage

For press inquiries to SXSW Accelerator event and the SXSW Interactive Festival, please see the press page for more information.

Sponsor SXSW Accelerator

Attracting digital’s creative minds as well as visionary technological entrepreneurs, the SXSW Interactive Festival enables you to connect and inspire your link to the cutting edge. SXSW Accelerator Sponsors show their belief in innovative companies who are are at the cutting edge of their industries.

For SXSW Accelerator sponsorship inquiries, contact Katie King.

As always, we welcome questions, comments, and suggestions to Chris Valentine.