Falls Church, Virginia-based Lynk has been named a finalist for the 2020 SXSW Innovation Awards in the Innovation in Connecting People category.

Launched in 2017 and formerly named UbiquitiLink, the startup provides mobile connectivity from space. Lynk’s patented space tech is designed to allow cellphone users to stay connected virtually anywhere on the globe using low-earth-orbit nanosatellites, even in isolated areas.

The startup is the only D.C.-area company named among the 65 finalists across 13 categories. Lynk is nominated with four other companies in its category for its ability to connect people in innovative ways. The winners will be announced on March 16 during SXSW’s 23rd annual awards ceremony. This program is part of the annual media conference and music festival in Austin, happening this year from March 13 to 22.

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