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SXSW EDU
SXSW EDU Launch Startup Competition 2027
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Odds
Not published
Effort
2 to 5 hrs
Can you get this?
✓Open to early-stage education market startups
✓Must have team, public website, and business model
✓Must show user traction and engagement metrics
✕Applicants with total funding raised at or above $8M are not eligible
✕Prior Launch finalists or semifinalists cannot reapply
Your real odds
This is a competitive national pitch competition that selects a small number of finalists to present live at SXSW EDU in Austin.
Acceptance rates are not published, but the showcase draws education startups from around the world and runs annually with high visibility, so expect a crowded field. Winners receive recognition rather than a fixed cash grant, and no prize amount is specified.
What it takes
Submit application with business model, traction, and team2 to 5 hrs
Pay application fee15 min
Prepare and deliver live pitch at conferenceweeks of pre
Worth knowing
Applying by September 11 saves you $40 on the entry fee, and finalists receive two complimentary SXSW Platinum credentials alongside access to mentorship, a bootcamp, and investor networking, which makes the application worth your time even if you do not place.
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