SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR SXSW SYDNEY® PITCH 2024

Winner presents at the 2025 SXSW Pitch Awards Ceremony in Austin, Texas

Sydney, Australia –Monday 27 May, 2024 – South by Southwest Sydney has today opened submissions for SXSW Sydney Pitch2024, happening this October as part of the SXSW Sydney Conference.

Colin Daniels, Managing Director of SXSWSydney said: “Startups relentlesslychallenge the status quo, disrupting and reinventing business models and[sometimes] solving what was deemed unsolvable. We invite visionary innovatorsfrom around the globe to take part in SXSW Sydney Pitch 2024.”

Now in its second year, SXSW Sydney Pitchpresented by VentureCrowd showcases some of the global startup ecosystem’s mostexciting, mission-oriented innovations, startups and people creating impactfulcompanies, products and solutions that will change our lives.  It offers invaluable exposure for innovatorsand early-stage founders through attracting recognition from influentialfigures in their industry, opportunities to meet investors and potentialpartners, and wide media exposure.

The theme for SXSW Sydney Pitch 2024 is‘What’s Next’, reflecting the coming wave of technologies and the aspiration toseek solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing our world today.

The SXSW Sydney Pitch grand final winner willreceive two Platinum Badges for SXSW Austin 2025 and two economy returnairfares to Austin, Texas (terms and conditions apply); a special slot to present a speed pitch during the 2025 SXSW Pitch AwardsCeremony in Austin, Texas; and a tailored mentorship package. Finalistswill also receive additional prizes to be announced as the event dateapproaches.

Submissions are now open, with an informationwebinar set to take place on Wednesday 12 June. Submissions close Monday 22July. For full information visit sxswsydney.com/participate/pitch.

Last year marked the first time SXSW, thelegacy creative, culture and tech event that originated in Austin more than 40years ago, expanded internationally to find its second home in the vibrant andcreative hub of Australia, Sydney.

More than $23.2 billion in funding has beenraised at SXSW Pitch in Austin since 2009. SXSW Sydney Pitch now brings this opportunity to the Asia-Pacificcommunity, providing a global platform for founders and innovators on this sideof the world to present their emerging innovative technology across sevencategories to a panel of industry technology experts, high-profile mediapersonnel, and venture capitalists/angel investors.

Last year’s inaugural SXSW Sydney Pitch sawMelbourne-based medical robotics startup NanoCube Health win the grand final,giving them the chance to take the global stage at SXSW Austin’s Pitch AwardCeremony earlier this year. NanoCube Health is an early-stage startup workingto develop advanced nanorobotics technology to enable accurate,minimally-invasive early detection, diagnosis and targeted treatment of cancer,with pancreatic cancer being a focus.

Director of NanoCube Health, Lisa Milani said:“The inaugural SXSW Sydney wasincredible. I'm still pinching myself that NanoCube Health won the pitch event.It provided an opportunity to bring our humble, early-stage startup to a globalstage and to start building relationships with key players in the US ecosystem,which will be critical for our future global expansion plans. I'd stronglyrecommend other startups to apply for the 2024 pitch event. You won't regretit!”

Who can apply for SXSWSydney Pitch?

Applicants may be an early-stage startupcompany or a team of founders of an impactful, innovative business product orsolution in the SXSW Sydney Pitch Entry Categories. Individuals and solofounders are also eligible to apply. ‘Pitchers’ are those selected to presenttheir pitch at the SXSW Sydney Pitch competition and must be available topresent at the Pitch Round and the Grand Final in person. SXSW Sydney Pitchencourages underrepresented founders and diverse teams to apply and to puttheir best pitcher forward.

What are the entrycategories for SXSW Sydney Pitch 2024?

●      ClimateTech and Sustainability| Technologies addressing environmental and sustainability challengesincluding renewable and clean energy, circular economy, sustainable solutions,waste management, decarbonisation, carbon footprint reduction, agtech,sustainable cities and proptech solutions.

●      Health,Biotech and Medtech| Technologies focused on health, medical technologies, nutrition,wellness, fitness, disease and illness prevention, identification andtreatment, pharma technology and better connection of individuals with healthfacilities/providers/services.  

●      Entertainment,Games & Media| Technologies enhancing the entertainment experience including thoseacross screen, games, music and sport, tools that automate, streamline andoptimise marketing and media affecting how we experience information includingsocial media and content.  

●      Futureof Work and Education| Technologies that enhance the work that we do, the workforce and theworkplace, how we develop skills, personal development, the learning andteaching environment and innovations in the HR and recruitment industries.

●      Hardware,Manufacturing and Physical Solutions | Technologies of a physical natureincluding robotics, advanced manufacturing and materials, sensors, internet ofthings, connected devices, data storage, innovative hardware or products, 3dprinting, audio & visual devices and space tech.

●      Innovationin Retail and Commerce  | Technologies enhancing the way weconsume and pay for goods and services inclusive of innovative platforms,advertising, marketplaces, sales, financial products, payment technologies,circular economy, returns, supply chain and retail technology.

●      Enterprise,Big Data and Artificial Intelligence | Technologies that increaseproductivity for businesses and individuals by using new workflows to simplifyinformational data, advanced data analytics, B2B SaaS technology, cybersecurity, protection of data, digital ID, generative AI and automation toenhance and optimise  human outputs anddecision making, computer vision, voice and natural language processing.

SXSW Sydney Pitch 2024 is proudly presented byVentureCrowd. Founder & CEO of VentureCrowd, Steve Maarbani said: “After last year’s highly successful event,we are thrilled to come back stronger with more support for this innovativeecosystem of change-makers. We’re excited to be sponsoring the highlyanticipated SXSW Sydney Pitch event, where some of the most impressive foundersand creative thinkers from around the globe converge. This partnershipunderscores our commitment to empowering the next generation of trailblazerswith a platform that enables remarkable individuals to elevate groundbreakingideas, build valuable connections, and take one step closer to solving some ofthe world’s most wicked problems!”

For full information onSXSW Sydney Pitch 2024, including FAQs,and to make your submission, visit sxswsydney.com/participate/pitch.

Expressions of interest for the StartupVillage presented by VentureCrowd within the Expo at SXSW Sydney also opentoday, Monday 27 May. To apply, fill out this form.

SXSW Sydney is an annual gathering ofvisionaries, thought leaders and emerging talents from the Asia-Pacific region.The week-long program is stacked with more than 1,000 events and networkingsessions across the key pillars of Tech & Innovation, Games, Music andScreen. The event seamlessly integrates art and entrepreneurship, cutting-edgeadvancements and fostering a collaborative ecosystem where ideas are exchangedand partnerships are forged. SXSW Sydney 2024 will take place on 14-20 October,on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.

SXSW Sydney is supported proudly by the NSWGovernment through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. Planyour SXSW Sydney 2024 trip now, visit sydney.com  

SXSW SYDNEY
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About SXSW®

South bySouthwest (SXSW) dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve theirgoals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conferenceand festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film and television,music, education, and culture. An essential destination for globalprofessionals, the annual March event features sessions, music, and comedyshowcases, film and television screenings, exhibitions, professionaldevelopment, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that themost unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people cometogether. SXSW 2025 will take place March 7-15 in Austin. Learn more atsxsw.com.  

About Destination NSW  

DestinationNSW is the champion and voice for the visitor economy within the NSWGovernment. Spearheading a whole-of-government approach to visitor economygrowth, Destination NSW influences and shapes the visitor economy throughstrategic research, policy and thought leadership, stakeholder engagement andconsultation, commercial partnerships and investment in visitor experiences,business support, marketing and events. Destination NSW is also the majorinvestor in Business Events Sydney (BESydney) for the purpose of securing moreinternational and domestic conventions, incentive travel reward programs,corporate events and exhibitions.

About TEG  

TEG is a global leader in Live Entertainment,Ticketing and Technology and has been at the heart of the live event experiencefor 50 years through its touring and ticketing operations. Every day TEGconnects fans to experiences and customers with brands. TEG are proud partnersof some of the world’s largest and most iconic venues as well as leading globalbrands and events. Through TEG’s integrated operating model, the businessbrings the best live content, ticketing, and technology to partners with accessto the best and most compelling music, sporting, and entertainment eventsacross the globe. TEG is headquartered in Sydney, Australia and operatesglobally with offices across Asia, Europe and the US.