SXSW Interactive Accelerator Sponsors
Attracting digital’s creative minds as well as visionary technological entrepreneurs, the SXSW Interactive Conference enables you to connect and inspire your link to the cutting edge. We wish to thank our sponsors who have offered to support this event and show their belief in innovative companies who are participating in the event.
Premier Sponsor:
Microsoft BizSpark is excited to continue presenting SXSW Accelerator for the fourth year in a row. Microsoft BizSpark will fast-track the success of your startup with software, support & visibility. BizSpark has grown to over 45,000 members worldwide by providing startups access to valuable technology, business and tech expertise, and market visibility at no cost.
News Related Technologies
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The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation supports transformational ideas that promote quality journalism, advance media innovation, engage communities and foster the arts. The foundation believes that democracy thrives when people and communities are informed and engaged.
Entertainment Technologies
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Turner Broadcasting System Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. Turner’s brands and businesses include: CNN/U.S., CNN International, CNN.com and HLN; TBS, TNT, TRUTV and Turner Classic Movies; Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Adult Swim; and Turner Sports.
Mobile Technologies
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HTC is a global leader in mobile innovation and design. Its developer program, HTCdev is designed to support developers worldwide by providing them with resources to facilitate the development of ideas and applications –as well as making it easy to connect with each other and tap into the global community for advice and information. Great applications can exponentially improve the mobile experience, irrespective of platform and hardware specification. HTCdev is your place to go to for inspiration as you set out to maximize the potential of HTC devices. To join the community, please visit http://www.htcdev.com .
Social Media and Social Networking Technologies
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.net is a place for big ideas. Thousands of businesses have thrived with a .net behind them, and more start here every day. From tech visionaries on SXSW panels to crafty jump-starters, the brightest minds are brainstorming, launching and getting noticed with a .net domain.
Innovative Technologies
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Turner Broadcasting System Inc., a Time Warner company, creates and programs branded news; entertainment; animation and young adult; and sports media environments on television and other platforms for consumers around the world. Turner’s brands and businesses include: CNN/U.S., CNN International, CNN.com and HLN; TBS, TNT, TRUTV and Turner Classic Movies; Cartoon Network, Boomerang and Adult Swim; and Turner Sports.
Health Technologies
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Canaan Partners is a multi-billion dollar global venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology and healthcare startups worldwide. We look for disruptive technologies driven by stellar management teams and work alongside entrepreneurs to turn visionary ideas into valuable companies. Current investments include Tremor Video, KABAM, LendingClub, blip.tv, Zoosk, Liquidia, Theraclone, Durata and DICOMGrid.
Official Presentation Platform:
Now it’s easy to make a big impression. SlideRocket lets you quickly create and share dynamic, media-rich presentations with whoever you want, from wherever you are. SlideRocket is the official presentation platform for SXSW Accelerator. The SlideRocketpresentation platform will be used by all SXSW Accelerator competition participants. Sign-up here for your free SlideRocket account and to get started on your Accelerator presentation.
SXSW Interactive Accelerator Streaming Presented By:
Dell is proud to present SXSW Accelerator streaming. Dell listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. To learn more about our technology solutions, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
