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SXSW EDU Launch Startup Competition

SXSW EDU · Global
Deadline
Closes 1 Nov 2026
Final entry deadline; early entry deadline September 11, 2026
Region
Global

About this opportunity

The Launch Startup Competition, presented by Walton Family Foundation, is an opportunity for early-stage education startups seeking market exposure, investment, and strategic partnerships to showcase their innovative products and services. Selected companies will pitch their startups in front of a panel of judges and a live audience on stage at SXSW EDU 2027.

Who's eligible

Early-stage education startups
Must be established with management team and public-facing website
Must demonstrate sustainable business model and user traction
Companies with over $8M in funding are ineligible

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