What is Startup District?
Startup District is based on the idea that new ventures benefit greatly from the camaraderie and serendipity that geographical proximity can provide. Startup District is dedicated to realizing our vision in Austin, with the full support of you, our co-conspirators.
You, the entrepreneurs, technologists, marketers, designers, artists, programmers, hackers, evangelists and investors who want to build great businesses and want to build them here. You, the incredible ecosystem that supports Austin's technology community every day.
These are exciting times. People have been buzzing about "Austin 2.0" - a city full of innovative companies and new talent and new ideas that embody the zeitgeist of today's Web - Austin as "the true spirit of the age and its society." We intend to give Austin 2.0 a place it can call home. And if you don't live here just yet, take note: it's officially time to "Ditch the Valley, Run for the Hills."
If you're a web startup in Austin, we invite you to join the growing community.
Why Austin?
- High-tech infrastructure established
- Educational resources of University of Texas, Texas A&M and 7 other universities (more than 114,000 students)
- Strong economic ties with Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio
- No state-level corporate or income taxes
- Low housing costs, low labor costs
- World-class night life, relaxing outdoor lifestyle, and great weather
- Lightrail planned for 2009, eco-friendly bus & bike transportation
- Recognized public school system in Austin and surrounding area
