AUSTIN, Texas, March 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ENRICH in the USA is pleased to announce the winners of the SXSW Online Funding Summit pitch competition.
A total of 24 global startups participated following a strict selection process.
The featured pitch categories included TechforEntertainment; TechforHealth/Tech for Good; and TechforCity/TechforBiz.
The winners (first places) in each category received US$500. The top three companies in each category also received access to transatlantic support and soft-landing services including direct applications to the ENRICH in the USA joint programs at leading universities. These universities include George Mason University (VA); Temple University (PA); Cal Poly University (CA); Purdue University (IN).
TechforEntertainment:
- (first place) Circulr – Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain | Consumer Product | www.neckphone.io | The reinvention of the headphones. Circulr is opening a new world of opportunities through sound tech hardware & software disruption with a patented open-ear sound technology especially designed for mobility. Absolute freedom with a seamless on and offline voice-controlled interface to stay always connected and safe, 100% handsfree.
- (second place) Melbot Studio – Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain | Entertainment | www.melbot.es | Video game studio with a knack for innovation. Their latest project released last year was a multi-platform video game, and an interactive toy, out of the box to say the least for an indie…
