Innovation

Innovate Austin

Innovate Austin is an economic development initiative, powered by the Austin Chamber of Commerce, focused on making Austin the #1 region to start and grow a technology and innovation-based business.

About

Innovate Austin advocates for the innovation community by providing thought-leadership and strategy. We focus on attracting and retaining talent, increasing capital, growing and diversifying the innovation ecosystem, and leveraging local universities for increased commercialization.

Stats

85 Incubators, Accelerators, Maker & Co-Working Spaces
6,500 High-Tech Companies
116 VC Deals in 2017
$773 M Invested in Austin in 2017

Austin A-List

SAVE THE DATE for the 2019 Austin A-List Awards: Thursday, May 23, 2019. More details to come! - SEE 2018 EVENT DETAILS

2018 A-LIST WINNERS
Emerging (Early/Seed Stage) Growth (Mid-Stage)

 
Scale (Later Stage) Culture Award
Goal:

Increase visibility and recognition of Austin's hottest innovators and startups to help recruit additional venture capital and top talent to Austin.

Resources

Strategy

Provide leadership that focuses on the strategic drivers and impact of innovation.

Talent

Austin is a regional hotbed of innovation where the creative class is embraced, encouraged and supported.

Capital

Austin is a top venture capital investment hotspot for angel investment, venture capital and private equity.

Innovation Ecosystem

Austin is a top thriving innovation and entrepreneur ecosystem.

Dell Medical School

Austin's Dell Medical School is a top tier research institute and the pinnacle of the innovation district.

International

Intentionally cultivate at least 50 qualified prospects across targeted international markets to support future foreign direct investment, resulting in at least 10 new international projects and investments over a five-year period.

  

Innovation Resources Map

The Austin region has several accelerators and organizations that provide assistance to growing startups.  Some of the major ones include those shown on the map.  Zoom in or click on a point for more details.

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Contact
Leigh Christie
Senior Vice President Global Technology and Innovation Email: lchristie@austinchamber.com
Contact
Emily Weisz
Senior Manager Global Technology and Innovation Email: eweisz@austinchamber.com
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