AnyQuip Inc., Canada’s trusted heavy equipment sharing site (AnyQuip.com) was selected as a finalist in the Innovative World category for the ninth annual SXSW Accelerator competition. The accelerator is the marquee event of South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals held in Austin Texas, March 10-19, 2017. Leading startups from around the world showcase some of the most impressive new tech innovations to a panel of hand-picked judges and a live audience. Out of the more than 500 companies who applied to present at SXSW Accelerator, AnyQuip was selected out of 50 finalists in ten different categories.

The event culminates with the SXSW Accelerator Awards Ceremony where winning startups from each category will be announced and honored. The Accelerator competition features finalists and awards startups across the following categories: 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.

AnyQuip will present alongside four other companies in the Innovative World category on March 11, 2017.

“We are honoured to have been selected by SXSW Accelerator to showcase our heavy equipment sharing innovation to this respected global community. It’s a huge opportunity to both profile our technology and help advance the paradigm shift and broader economic benefits of equipment sharing.” said co-founder and CMO, Jennifer Lussier.

“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 $3.1 billion, while 14 percent were acquired,” said SXSW Accelerator Event Producer Chris Valentine. “Out of the hundreds of applicants, we have identified 50 finalists to present. Everyone with SXSW Accelerator is proud to support startups that are on the forefront of solving some of today’s biggest challenges through technology.”

For more information about SXSW Accelerator and to view the complete list of finalists, visit the following site: http://www.sxsw.com/interactive/awards/accelerator.

About AnyQuip
AnyQuip.com is Canada's trusted B2B heavy equipment sharing site that connects owners of under-utilized equipment directly to qualified contractors who are looking to rent. AnyQuip has over 4,000 listings of equipment that work across construction, energy, mining, forestry, agriculture, transport and landscaping. Equipment owners can earn revenue outside their core business by leveraging their equipment between slow and busy periods across multiple industries. Renters can choose from the deepest and broadest selection of equipment not always available in the traditional rental market, and save up to 30% on their rental costs. AnyQuip is headquartered in Calgary, AB Canada.

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.