SXSW Accelerator 2009
Alex S. Jones
The folks at SXSW are starting a new program this year dubbed
Accelerator. It's aimed at up and coming, under-the-radar products and
companies who could benefit from the opportunity to present their
latest ideas in social networking applications, innovative web based
technology services or new audio / video products to a panel of
industry experts, early adaptors, and representatives from the VC
community. It will culminate with awards for the top products or
services in each category.
There are four categories:
- Online Music-Related Technologies
- Online Video-Related Technologies
- Social Networking Applications
- Innovative Web Technologies.
You can enter up to five products/services across the categories as
long as they were launched since March 16, 2008 or are scheduled for
release within no later than three months after March 16, 2009
Winners of each category can receive two badges for the 2010 SXSW
Interactive event, a write-up in the April issue of SXSWorld magazine,
plus additional prizes yet to be announced.
There's a $100 non-refundable application fee, though finalists will
receive two passes to the SXSW Interactive Festival and those who do
not qualify will be allowed to register for SXSWi at the early bird
rate ($375).
A lot more info can be found at http://sxsw.com/interactive/accelerator/selection
and you can contact Chris Valentine at (512) 699-3467.
If you have friends that you think might be interested, please pass
this e-mail along to them. We want to pull in as many companies from
around the U.S. and the world in addition to a strong showing from
Austin.
If you decide to register, please let Chris know that you heard about
it from me as it will affirm Refresh Austin's role connecting Web
professionals in Austin.
Cheers,
Alex Jones
www.SilverSpider.com