SXSW Innovation Awards

Overview

SXSW Innovation Awards, run by South by Southwest, recognize breakthrough projects shaping the connected world across technology, design, and innovation. Companies and creators pursue it for visibility at SXSW, finalist exhibition opportunities, and credibility from being selected by judges at a major global festival. SXSW is a widely recognized cultural/tech event, and finalists are showcased during SXSW 2026 in Austin.

Eligibility Requirements

• Open to creators, developers, and teams behind transformative ideas, designs, and technologies
• Project must fit the Innovation Awards focus on breakthrough connected-world innovation
• Finalists are expected to exhibit during SXSW 2026