Welcome to Startup Central

Image from SXSW 2012, courtesy Cal Holman

Now featured across the Interactive, Film AND Music conferences, SXSW Startup events provide a forum for entrepreneurs, digital innovators, investors and cutting edge startups to showcase their talents, share ideas and take the pulse of 21st century media and business.

Click on one of the below links to find out more about individual conference Startup events:

SXSW Interactive Startup Village

SXSW Startup Village brings together the startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and cutting-edge digital tastemakers within the SXSW Interactive Festival. Located primarily on the fourth floor of the Downtown Austin Hilton, this space showcases the various startup events at SXSW Interactive (including SXSW Accelerator, as well as startup-related panels, Meet Ups, lounges, pitch events and mentoring / coaching sessions). SXSW Interactive Startup Village is open to Interactive, Gold and Platinum badges.

SXSW Film Startup Alley

Meet the entrepreneurs and investors shaping the future of the entertainment industry at SXSW Film’s Startup Alley. Featuring engaging panels and unique networking opportunities with trailblazing entrepreneurs and expert investors as well as demos from new entertainment startups, SXSW Film’s Startup Alley is THE place to discover the products and services set to revolutionize the entertainment industry.

SXSW Music Startup Village

Bringing together the startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and cutting-edge digital tastemakers within the SXSW Music Conference. Located in the Austin Convention Center, this space showcases the various startup events at SXSW Music (including SXSW Accelerator, as well as startup-related panels). SXSW Music Startup Village is open to Music and Platinum badges.