StartupDelta and New Dutch Wave invite top Dutch creative tech start-upsto join the New Dutch Wave booth and House at SXSW 2018 in Austin, Texas. Dates: 11 - 15 March 2018.

What is SXSW?

SXSW is a unique annual festival and conference gathering of interac-tive, music- and film industry, which is held from 9 -18 March 2018 for the 31st time in Austin (TX), USA. More than 2000 artists from more than 50 countries will perform at more than 100 different stages.

In recent years, SXSW has become a launching platform for success-ful Internet companies like Twitter and Foursquare. Fortune magazine called SXSW 'the single best place in the creative innovation world to build relationships and get to know people’. In 2017, SXSW equipped 421,900 people from 95 countries with a platform for achievement, inspiration and discovery.

Why you should attend SXSW

SXSW is one of the few events where founders from all over the US meet together with a large contingent from overseas. How is SXSW still relevant for startups? Standing out from the crowd is too expen-sive, but working inside of the crowd pays dividends. The amount of networking opportunities is mind-blowing. Startups that participate in SXSW are not only leveraging the conference for its massive audi-ence, but also for a captive media opportunity. The conference has proven to be an extremely effective launching pad. Brand recognition is one of the strongest assets for startups, and SXSW still provides com-panies with a significant platform to differentiate themselves and be recognized.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for top Dutch startups to join us at SXSW 2018, to show the world the innovation power power of #DutchTech! SXSW fo-cuses on the verticals of Smart City, Future Cities, HealthTech, Circular Economy, MusicTech, Gaming and AI.

StartupDelta Leonie TimmermansLead International+31 6 53 44 29 20leonie@startupdelta.org

New Dutch Wave Jean-Paul Mau-AsamJean-Paul Mau-AsamProgram Manager Startups+31 641 37 63 35jean-paul@newdutchwave.com

Stay informed

● Interested? Then please fill out our signup form here to receive the latest info on our SXSW mission and the startup selection process.● Join the Dutch Slack community at SXSW for peer2peer ● Come to the prep event and meet the SXSW Dutchie community

What are the costs?

●● Travel and accommodation● SXSW Conference ticket is not included (discounts may apply)● Full access to the NDW house for all registered Dutch startups● Deadline application: February 12th, 2018

New Dutch WaveNew Dutch Wave is an International movement to celebrate top notch Dutch creativity and entrepreneurship at South by Southwest 2018. For more info www.newdutchwave.com

StartupDeltaStartupDelta is a public-private non-profit organization which aims to strengthen, connect and grow the thriving startup ecosystem of the Netherlands. For more info www.startupdelta.org.

What’s in it for you, starups?

● Opportunities to showcase and demonstrate your solution to top-notch decision makers from industry and politics ● Meet new investors, business contacts and influencers in the tech and creative scene● Broaden your network within the global creative, technology and innovation community● Exposure through StartupDelta and New Dutch Wave communication channels ●● Invitation to the New Dutch Wave opening party for you and one guest, March 12

Trade show at SXSW New Dutch Wave booth.

● Exhibition space for a full day at the New Dutch Wave booth, for qualifying startups. ● This includes access ticket for the SXSW trade show area. ● 900 euro participation fee.

The startup program at New Dutch Wave house:

● Prep event in the Netherlands, save the date February 15th● Daily exhibition space at the New Dutch Wave booth, March 11 – 14 in Austin● New Dutch Wave start-up competition, March 12th in Austin● Start-up networking and press event, March 12th in Austin ● New Dutch Wave opening party, March 12th●● 1 on 1 VIP Breakfast Meetings, March 13th in Austin● Networking events and parties at the New Dutch Wave house, March 12 – 15 in Austin● Get an impression of last year’s SXSW mission here