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# It’s Not Too Late To Enter Your Music Tech Startup In SXSW Accelerator 2014
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/its-not-too-late-to-enter-your-music-tech-startup-in-sxsw-accelerator-2014/
- Published: 2013-10-16T11:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2013-10-16T11:00:00.000Z
- Description: The deadline is just over 3 weeks away, but it's not too late to showcase your music tech startup, product or new service at SXSW Accelerator 2014. The event takes. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/10/its-not-too-late-to-enter-your-music-tech-startup-in-sxsw-accelerator-2014.h
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Conventions & Awards, Music Tech, Startups & Funding, Friday, Hypebot, June 15 2014, Small business, SXSW, SXSW Accelerator, SXSW Interactive, Venture capital, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:43

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The deadline is just over 3 weeks away, but it's not too late to showcase your music tech startup, product or new service at **[SXSW](%20https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/10/its-not-tool-late-to-enter-your-music-tech-startup-in-sxsw-accelerator-2014.html)**  
**[Accelerator 2014](%20https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2013/10/its-not-tool-late-to-enter-your-music-tech-startup-in-sxsw-accelerator-2014.html)**. The event takes place on March 8-9 as a part of the SXSW  
Interactive Festival which segues into SXSW Music. SXSW Accelerator is a great place to meet venture capitalists, build  
brand awareness and attract media attention. **Details:**  

To be eligible:

- A company’s product / service must have launched no earlier than March 15, 2013.
- A company’s product / service must not be launched after June 15, 2014.
- Companies will be allowed to submit only one product / services to the SXSW Accelerator event.
- Companies who submit more than one product / services will not be eligible to participate in the SXSW Accelerator pitch event.
- Founders of the applying startup must retain some portion of ownership in the company to be eligible to participate.
- Must not have raised over five million in funds from combined funding sources.
- Product or service must fall within one of the SXSW Accelerator pitch event categories.

While that there is not a specific music tech category this year, there are several categories that fit most music related startups well. And as a member of the advisory board, I know that the very much want music tech startups to be part of the event.

The deadline to register is **Friday, November 8**, so visit [http://sxsw.com/interactive/accelerator/entry-info](http://sxsw.com/interactive/accelerator/entry-info?ref=hypebot.com) today. I've been on the SXSW Accelerator advisory board for several years, so be sure to mention that I – **Bruce Houghton / Hypebot** – suggested you apply.

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