Launch Startup Competition
- What is Launch?
- Who would benefit from participating in Launch?
- What are the eligibility requirements for companies applying to the 2018 Launch Competition?
- What does it cost to apply to Launch?
- May I get a refund?
- What type of payment is accepted for participation?
- What if I am not selected as a Launch Competition finalists, but would still like to attend the SXSW EDU Conference + Festival?
- Will I receive a registration to the SXSW EDU Conference & Festival if I am selected?
- When is the application deadline?
- What about my intellectual property?
- What are the key judging criteria when reviewing companies in the pre-event online application process?
- Should my company create a video about our product or service for the online application process?
- Can I submit an application to another SXSW pitch event as well as Launch?
- How many products / services can I submit to Launch?
- How are the products / services reviewed?
- How will I know if I have been selected to participate?
- When will I receive this notification?
- If I am selected, what type of coaching will I receive?
- Who are the Launch judges?
- When does the onsite-judging of Launch take place?
- Will I have an opportunity to demo my company's product / service during SXSW EDU?
- What AV equipment will be available to me during my presentation?
- Can Launch finalists participate in sessions at SXSW EDU in addition to the Launch competition?
- Can I video record my presentation?
- Where can I find a press list for SXSW EDU?
- How many winners will there be?
- What will the Launch winner receive?
- Can I talk about fundraising in my presentation?
- What are SXSW EDU policies regarding refunds, credentials, and the terms and conditions? PLEASE READ!
- Still have questions?