Events, Competitions & Opportunities

October 10, 2024

On this page we will keep you up-to-date with current open opportunities coming from our innovation partners. These include startup competitions, acceleration programs or events where you can catch us.

See below what’s on offer now:

COMPETITIONS

Music Tech Europe Academy

Pan-European competition

Music Tech Europe Academy is a Pan-European acceleration scheme that aims to foster the music-tech ecosystem. The programme is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union and is coordinated by Music Innovation Hub (Italy), in partnership with Media Deals (Germany), Technoport (Luxembourg), Meso Events (Greece), and Barcelona Music Tech Hub (Spain). Together, they aim to build a strong and dynamic community, connecting professionals across Europe and beyond, driving innovation and collaboration.

The accelerator offers a 7-month online mentoring programme, in-person meetups and networking events and investment pitch sessions to help you grow your business.

Read more and apply here.

Deadline to apply: 13th October, 2024 at 23.59 (CET).

 

SXSW Pitch

Global competition; final event in Austin, Texas

SXSW Pitch returns for its 17th year to showcase some of the global startup ecosystem’s most exciting, innovative, and cutting-edge technology from March 8-9, 2025, in Austin, TX, during SXSW 2025.

Join the ranks of SXSW Pitch greats—applications for the 2025 season open on June 25. Explore the 2025 Categories and Eligibility Criteria before submitting your application.

Early Entry Application Fee- $100 June 25th- September 8th, 2024
Regular Entry Fee- $220 September 9th-November 8th, 2024

Read more and apply here.

Deadline to apply: 8th November, 2024 at 11:59pm PST

 

EVENTS

Music Tectonics Conference

Santa Monica, California

Music Tectonics was founded to explore the deep seismic shifts that keep the music industry unsettled. At the sixth annual conference in 2024, they’ll delve into the consequences of these shifts and the new fault lines poised to change the industry yet again. Music Tectonics unites music tech innovators across industry boundaries to share insights and get business done. The Music Tectonics team intentionally crafts experiences in unexpected beachside venues to foster openness to new ideas and new partnerships. The result is a conference and a community unlike any any other.

Dates: Oct 22nd – 24th, 2024

Details & tickets here.

 

Music Ally Connect

London, UK

Music Ally Connect is a two-day annual international music business conference. Building on the previous reputation of NY:LON Connect, this is the only high-level industry event to take place in London on an annual basis. It brings together international decision makers from across the industry to connect and discuss the key issues facing the business. It is also home of Music Ally SI:X startup competition finalists’ pitch.

Dates: Jan 20th – 21st, 2025

Details & tickets here.

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