SXSW EDU Launch
Application dates, requirements and funding
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Research as of 2026-10-26: Early-stage education startups can apply by November 1, 2026. Launch occurs during SXSW EDU March 13–16, 2027 in Austin; the application fee is $100. The exact pitch day is not confirmed.
Application deadline: Nov 1, 2026
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Deadline sourcechecked 2026-10-26Early-stage education startups can apply by November 1, 2026. Launch occurs during SXSW EDU March 13–16, 2027 in Austin; the application fee is $100. The exact pitch day is not confirmed.
Early-stage education startups can apply by November 1, 2026. Launch occurs during SXSW EDU March 13–16, 2027 in Austin; the application fee is $100. The exact pitch day is not confirmed.
Austin · United States
Unpublished funding, fees, solo-founder eligibility and residency requirements remain unconfirmed. An advertised maximum is not a guaranteed investment.
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SXSW EDU Launch 2027 — official program information
Early-stage education startups can apply by November 1, 2026. Launch occurs during SXSW EDU March 13–16, 2027 in Austin; the application fee is $100. The exact pitch day is not confirmed.
Checked 2026-10-26
Related research; eligibility and application availability differ.
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$100K investment for for-profit ventures or grant for nonprofits; MVP and early traction required. Solo founders may apply.
New York · United States
Checked 2026-10-27
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Four-month San Francisco program for early-stage founders.
San Francisco · United States
Checked 2026-10-26
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Up to $1M: $500K for 10% upfront, plus up to $500K in a qualifying round.
San Francisco · United States
Checked 2026-10-26 · Review due
Applied-AI company building; up to $600K SAFE at a $10M cap, plus 7% common-stock incubation economics.
Hybrid · United States
Checked 2026-10-26