Name: 2026 Circular Austin Showcase
Start: 2026-05-14T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-05-14T20:00:00-05:00
Location: The Cathedral

A pitch competition connecting selected local entrepreneurs with potential investors, with the chance to compete for a cash prize.
About this Event

Discover 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:

FitDel

FitDel 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 Envy

Pickle 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 Austin

That'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 event

Parking 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 [email protected] at least 48 hours before event.

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