SXSW Pitch is a platform that allows early-stage technology startups to pitch their product and/or services to industry technology experts, high-profile media personnel, and venture capitalists/angel investors.

Student Startups that are showcasing innovative technology with a focus on Agtech & Food; Security, GovTech & Space; Enterprise, Smart Data, FinTech, & Future of Work; Entertainment, Media, Sports, & Content; Extended Reality, Web3, Voice & Robotics; Healthcare, MedTech, AssistiveTech & BioTech; Innovative World Tech; Smart Cities, Transportation, & Sustainability. A student from the startup management team will need to present at SXSW Pitch if selected as a Finalist or Alternate, as well as must be enrolled during the SXSW Pitch event and will need to be a student who is seeking an Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree, Doctorate or Professional Degree.

The Student Startups Technology category winner will be announced at the SXSW Pitch Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 9, at 6:30 pm in Salon H on the 6th floor of the Hilton Austin Hotel.

Also, attendees can make face-to-face connections with all 70+ SXSW Pitch finalists for 2025 at the special “Meet the Finalists” event on Monday, March 10, at 10:30 a.m. at Griffin Hall on the 2nd floor of the JW Marriott.

Check back in January 2025 when the five finalists for the Student Pitch category will be added to this listing.