Austin Fast Start is a pitch competition with a purpose. Every quarter, we will hear from a new industry and award an unrestricted cash prize and other opportunities to turn these dreams into realities. This quarter is STEM.
About STEM STEM is often recognized as the key to innovation and job creation in the United States. The acronym STEM refers to the academic and professional disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM businesses are those that are leading innovation using one or more of these disciplines, and changing the landscape of how we solve problems and stay competitive in the global economy.