SXSW Innovation Awards is a annual industry award recognizing excellence in Technology. Organized by SXSW, it covers the North America region. Established in 1998.
The SXSW Innovation Awards celebrate the most exciting tech developments of the year across categories like AI, health, privacy & security, and speculative design, culminating in a finalist showcase and ceremony during SXSW in Austin each March.
Finalists demo their work at the public showcase — one of the best-attended networking events of the festival's interactive track — putting products in front of press, investors, and early adopters simultaneously. Judging combines industry experts with SXSW's advisory community.
For startups already planning to attend SXSW, entering is a low-cost way to convert attendance into stage time and coverage.