Startup Row

Startup Row is where early-stage companies go to show off what they’re doing with Python at PyCon US.

At PyCon US, we reserve a special place for startup companies. Startup Row companies receive complimentary conference passes, booth space during the main conference (April 21-22, 2023), access to the Job Fair (April 23, 2023), and all the best of what PyCon US has to offer. PyCon US 2023 is in Salt Lake City, UT and we hope to see you there!

How do I apply?

Prior to submitting an application you must sign up or log in to your PyCon US account.

Once you're logged in, access and complete the application form here!

Does your startup qualify? Here are the criteria:

  • You use Python somewhere in your tech or business stack (open source, proprietary, data science, machine learning, orchestration, marketing automation… it all counts)
  • Your startup is 2.5 years old, or less, at time of applying (if you had a major pivot or delayed product launch, measure from there)
  • You have 20 or fewer full-time employees, including founders, at the time of applying
  • You or your company will fund travel and accommodation to PyCon US in Salt Lake City, UT
  • You have not previously presented on Startup Row at PyCon US (if you applied before but didn’t make it, you’re encouraged to apply again!)

So, what’s in it for you and your startup?

  • Two conference passes (you’re welcome to stay for the post-conference sprints too)
  • Booth space on Startup Row in the Expo Hall for both days April 21-22, 2023
  • Access to the PyCon US Job Fair on April 23, 2023
  • A group breakfast
  • Eternal glory

What Startup Row alumni have to say

Your startup could become Startup Row alumni, just like: Blameless (SR‘18), FOSSA (SR‘17), Anvil (SR‘16), Plotly (SR‘13) and dozens of others.

But don’t take our words for it. Here is what some have to say about their participation in Startup Row:

“PyCon Startup Row was our coming-out party to the Python community. We got to introduce ourselves to thousands of enthusiastic and well-connected Pythonistas, and met important customers that made a major change to our business.” – Anvil (SR‘16)

“Due to the magnitude of PyCon, we made a big bet to send our whole company to the conference and the investment paid off! The interest and openness from every person that came over to our booth to say hi was incredible and it’s been challenging to find something like that again. We met many companies, some of them now our biggest and most engaged customers.” – Blameless (SR‘18)

“Startup Row was our first time to pitch the company to the community. We got some tough love and learned a lot from it. Going through Startup Row made us stronger.” – PlusPlus (SR‘18)

“Startup Row was a great opportunity for us to run our very first conference booth, to meet incredible people and to have engaging, productive and inspiring conversations about our product. The audience was super relevant and friendly, and our overall experience at Pycon was fantastic. Highly recommended to anyone and happy to provide more details.” – Iterative AI, (SR‘19)

“As a first-timer, and a non-coder (but use python for data science), it was just an amazing experience. Everyone was extremely friendly & sincere, and it was special to be a part of Startup Row. Connected us with some great potential talent as well as amazing folks & friends to learn from. Plus everyone was great with feedback, which is always helpful!” – Graffiti, (SR‘19)

“As a developer focused startup that’s built on Python, we had a great time being part of Startup Row. It gave us an opportunity to meet with hundreds of potential users and get feedback on our product. – Bite AI, (SR‘19)

PyCon US 2023 Startup Row applications are open!

Good luck! We look forward to reviewing your application.