Startups from the media industry can apply for the Media Lift accelerator from nextMedia.Hamburg until 12 April. For the eighth edition of the support programme, innovative business ideas from the content and technology sector are once again being sought.
The application criteria for Media Lift
In demand are solutions for the content industry that focus on a technological approach. Artificial intelligence was the predominant element in most of the teams from the last batch.
You should already have a prototype or an MVP, a minimally viable product. Your chances increase if you have initial user feedback and, ideally, initial sales.
Your team should consist of at least two but no more than five members. It doesn't matter whether you are still studying, are employees of media and digital companies, or are serial founders.
Startups from all over Europe are eligible to participate.
The most important services offered by Media Lift are:
Financial support of up to 12,000 euros per team
Workspaces at SPACE in Speicherstadt, HafenCity Hamburg
Access to a large investment circle
Exclusive contacts to experienced mentors
Visibility at selected industry events
Individual workshops and coaching sessions
No company shares need to be transferred
The programme runs for around six months and is divided into two phases. From 26 May to 18 August, the focus is on making the product marketable. In the second phase, from 19 August to 26 November, the teams then develop a go-to-market strategy and prepare for the actual market launch.
