EVENT DETAILS Join us for a one-of-a-kind SXSW Happy Hour & Live Pitch event presented by Sandoz! RSVPfor a spot to watch the Top 5 Finalists from our Startup of the Year Rooftop Pitch & BBQ lunch battle it outin front a panel of esteemed judges & live audience. The evening will also host Special Guest, Sandoz CEO, Richard Francis, as he announces the 2019Sandoz HACk - Healthcare Access Challengewinner (learn more about our partner & their incredible competition below). What to Expect: Top 5 early-stage, innovative & diverse startups will present 3 min pitches with 2 min judges Q&A to win amazing prizes that include a fast-track spot as a Top 100 Semifinalist for the 7th Annual Startup of the Year competitionthis fall. Top-notch industry leaders & investorsparticipating as judges. Grand Announcement of the Sandoz HACk - Healthcare Access Challenge winner! About Sandoz & the Sandoz HACk - Healthcare Access Challenge: Sandoz is a global leader in generic pharmaceuticals & biosimilars. As a division of the Novartis Group, their purpose is to pioneer new ways to improve access to medicines. Through Sandoz HACk, they use their expertise to support ideas that improve access to healthcare in local communities. Following a submission of more than 400 ideas across 80 countries, three finalists were selected & will participate in a HACk Accelerator during SXSW. The winner will be announced at the Startup of the Year Finals & Happy Hour. The three shortlisted entrants are from Uganda, the US, & the Netherlands. They propose novel ways of leveraging digital technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), mobile apps & digital therapeutics, to connect patients with caregivers, medicines & information, & address local healthcare access challenges. FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? Yes. Attendees must be 21 years of age to enter Maggie Mae's. Is this an official SXSW event? Yes, the Startup of the Year SXSW Finals & Happy Hour presented by Sandoz is an official SXSW event. Although the event is free & open to the public, badges will be preferred. Guests will enter on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. What are the other activities taking place at the Startup of the Year House? Check them out & RSVP. 11:30 AM - 2 PM | Startup of the Year Rooftop Pitch & BBQ presented by Established Watch 25 startups fast-pitch on the roof with special guest Andre Heeg, Sandoz Global Head Digital. 7 PM - 11 PM | Startup Night SXSW presented by Eventbrite Mix & mingle with 25 startups as they showcase their innovative products. What is the difference between this event & Startup Night that starts at 7 PM? This event features the Top 5 finalists chosen from the Startup of the Year Rooftop Pitch & BBQ lunch pitching live & begins at 4:30 PM. It also includes Sandoz CEO Richard Francis announcing the Sandoz HACk -Healthcare Access Challenge winner. The evening party begins at 7 PM where 25 startups will showcase their products. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? Please email Jessica@est.us with any questions.