Activists like whistleblower Chelsea Manning (right) also get a stage at SXSW.
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Munich Startup is looking for startups for SXSW 2024

From March 8 to 16, 2024, the technology conference and culture festival will once again converge at SXSW in Austin, Texas. And Munich startups have the chance to be there: Together with Munich Business and the Munich Culture and Creative Industries Competence Team, Munich Startup is awarding participation packages to up to 10 startups.

Every year, SXSW brings together tech pioneers and innovators, startups and companies, creatives and artists from around the world. Speakers announced so far for SXSW 2024 include chip manufacturer AMD President and CEO Lisa Su and Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, as well as writer and director Jennette McCurdy and actress Rosario Dawson.

Munich at SXSW 2024

The state capital Munich will again this year again with a delegation in Austin, which will also include Munich startups. Applicants with innovative technologies and solutions for topics highlighted at the SXSW Conference. Startups from the cultural and creative industries are also invited to apply. At least two of the ten available packages are reserved for them. The packages include:

  • an Interactive Badge for participation in SXSW 2024 (1 ticket per startup),
  • a travel allowance of up to €1,000,
  • the integration into the program of the Munich delegation

Startups from Munich that are based on munich-startup.de/startups are listed – or quickly here – and are already generating initial revenue with their product or service. Internationalization or attracting international investors should also be on the agenda. The application deadline is November 26, 2023.

You can find the application form and further information here.

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