Deep 6 AI Wins Enterprise and Smart Data Category at SXSW Accelerator Competition

PASADENA, CA - Mar 14, 2017 - Deep 6 AI, an artificial intelligence-enabled technology platform for matching patients to clinical trials, took home first prize in the Enterprise and Smart Data category at the 9th annual SXSW Accelerator competition, the marquee event of the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals (March 10-19, 2017)  Startup Village®.

Deep 6 AI was recognized for its innovative use of artificial intelligence to match patients to clinical trials in minutes. Rounding out the Enterprise and Smart Data Tech category were: Helixworks, LivingLens, Metadata, and Speechmatics.

The SXSW Accelerator competition honored ten of the world’s most exciting new innovations in categories including Augmented and Virtual Reality, Enterprise and Smart Data, Entertainment and Content, Health and Wearables, Innovative World, Payment and FinTech, Security and Privacy, Social and Culture, Sports, and Transportation.

“SXSW Accelerator has hosted some of the most innovative startups over the eight years we’ve held our competition. These companies have gone on to capture the attention of investors and leading technology companies worldwide. 71 percent have received funding in excess of $3.1billion, while 14 percent were acquired,” said SXSW Accelerator Event Producer Chris Valentine. “This year’s first place recipients are the best and most innovative startups in each of our 10 categories. We are proud to support them and look forward to seeing how they help change the world.”

ABOUT DEEP 6 AI

Deep 6 AI finds patients for clinical trials in minutes. Using artificial intelligence and natural language processing on medical records, Deep 6 AI cuts patient recruitment delays significantly, getting life-saving cures to patients more quickly.

ABOUT SXSW

SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event, an essential destination for global professionals, features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2017 will take place March 10-19, 2017.