# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Circular Austin Showcase - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: A pitch competition connecting selected local entrepreneurs with potential investors, with the chance to compete for a cash prize.About this EventDiscover how local entrepreneurs are creating a circular economy in Austin! Circular business models reduce the need to extract new resources from our planet by keeping materials and products in use for as long as possible.Four small businesses will pitch to judges for a chance to win $10,000 in prize money. Plus, additional entrepreneurs emerging from the Circular Accelerator will compete for $2,000.We hope this event inspires and educates the investment community about the benefits of circularity. Attendees can expect to meet business owners and learn how to get involved in Austin's circular economy.Competing for the $10,000 Showcase prize this year:FitDelFitDel delivers club-quality fitness equipment directly to homes, offices, and communities so that anyone can build consistent habits without the cost or hassle of owning large machines. Each piece of equipment is professionally maintained, repaired when needed, and reused across multiple customers, which minimizes unnecessary disposal and reduces the demand for new resources. By offering flexible rental terms and full service support, we create a system where products are shared efficiently among multiple users, transforming what might otherwise become idle or discarded equipment into ongoing value.Pickle EnvyPickle Envy makes authentic, deli-style pickles, sauerkrauts, and other seasonal fermented foods from locally-grown vegetables, often from 'seconds' and bumper crops, which prevents the produce from becoming waste. We reduce our community's reliance on industrially-produced foods by offering a viable alternative -- fermented foods packed with nutrients and live probiotics.That's Sew AustinThat's Sew Austin is a shared-use sewing studio and circular-economy workspace focused on extending the life of textiles through repair, reuse, and skill-building. We offer the tools, guidance, and circular mindset needed to keep textiles in use and out of the landfill, building a more sustainable, community-centered future for Austin.Wanderlust Wine Co.Wanderlust Wine Co. is an Austin-based winery leading the way in sustainability and circular innovation in the beverage industry. As the world's largest wine-on-tap winery, we have developed a keg wine program that eliminates the need for single-use glass bottles, significantly reducing waste, carbon emissions, and energy consumption. Our approach reimagines wine distribution, keeping materials in circulation longer while providing a scalable, eco-friendly alternative for Austin's hospitality sector.The City of Austin is proud to support local businesses that help grow Austin's circular economy. Learn more about the City's Circular Economy Program.Getting to the eventParking at The Cathedral is limited, but street parking is available nearby. Nearby public transit routes: Buses: 2, 5, 18, 20, 322, 672; Rail: Red Line and Rail Shuttle 465.Accessibility: The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request - including translation and interpretation services. For assistance, please contact Circulareconomy@austintexas.gov at least 48 hours before event.City of Austin Disclosure: Any information provided to the City of Austin is subject to release pursuant to the public information act unless otherwise excepted for disclosure and the information will be retained as required by record retention requirements. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/886900a0-2398-11f1-a65f-5fbb58f23dd1-rimg-w1200-h253-dc000000-gmir.png Agenda🕑: 05:30 PMDoors openInfo: Enjoy networking and light refreshments🕑: 06:05 PMEvent kick-off and introductions🕑: 06:10 PM - 07:30 PMPitchesInfo: Each competitor will have 4 minutes to pitch, followed by a 4 minute Q & A from the judges🕑: 07:30 PM - 07:50 PMScoring breakInfo: Enjoy additional networking time while City staff tally scores🕑: 07:50 PM - 08:00 PMWinners announced and wrap-upInfo: Find out which early stage enterprise wins the $2,000 prize, and which small enterprise wins the $10,000 grand prize! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/2026-circular-austin-showcase/100001985449029494 - **Event Categories**: business, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2F2026-circular-austin-showcase-tickets-1985449029494 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Austin - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: The Cathedral - **lat**: 30.2772892 - **long**: -97.7152208 - **full address**: The Cathedral, 2403 East 16th Street, Austin, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: City of Austin Economic Development (https://allevents.in/org/city-of-austin-economic-development/17679222) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7afd18958de295b977a389c74d5f8ae63a2d21ab86f394dee0e92e69860e596e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfedcd6-gmir.jpg?v=1773927372 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/10636b8c94953bea2ce6fd301f6f64d04b367e7095f8d9efef3bebb4dd17b39a-rimg-w400-h400-dcfedcd6-gmir.jpg?v=1773927372 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Cathedral, 2403 East 16th Street, Austin, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** City of Austin Economic Development - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business, contests - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 2026 Circular Austin Showcase ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "2026 Circular Austin Showcase", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7afd18958de295b977a389c74d5f8ae63a2d21ab86f394dee0e92e69860e596e-rimg-w1200-h675-dcfedcd6-gmir.jpg?v=1773927372", "startDate": "2026-05-14T17:30:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-05-14T20:00:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/austin/2026-circular-austin-showcase/100001985449029494", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Cathedral", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2403 East 16th Street", "postalCode": "78702", "addressLocality": "Austin", "addressRegion": "TX", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "30.2772892", "longitude": "-97.7152208" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A pitch competition connecting selected local entrepreneurs with potential investors, with the chance to compete for a cash prize.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-19", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-14T20:00:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-03-19", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/austin/2026-circular-austin-showcase/100001985449029494" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-03-19", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-03-19", "url": "https://allevents.in/austin/2026-circular-austin-showcase/100001985449029494", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "City of Austin Economic Development", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/city-of-austin-economic-development/17679222", "description": "The City of Austin Economic Development Department's mission is to promote a competitive, sustainable and equitable economy for all. " } ] } ] ```