Startup Acceleration Hub
To accelerate the generation of innovative media solutions, we invite digital media startups, entrepreneurs and media professionals to join our DIP project acceleration hub. Innovative ideas that aim to combat misinformation and strengthen media literacy will get financial support and exceptional technical guidance from regional and international experts.
In 3 months, participating startups will accelerate growth by receiving a wide range of business support services, including but not limited to the following:
- Business opportunity assessment
- Business planning
- Product development
- Access to markets
- Financial modeling
- Fundraising strategies
- Intellectual property rights
- Pitching and storytelling
The DIP project, funded by the EU International Partnerships, and implemented with DW Akademie and Elbiro Media Foundation, aims to strengthen social resilience against the growing threats of fake news and hate speech in the fast-evolving world of digital media.
Duration
- 3 months
Technical Support
- Access to a pool of international mentors, coaches and financial advisors
Financial support
- 7,000 Euro
Who can apply
- newly-established media startups, entrepreneurs, and media professionals aged 18-35
Deadline for application
- 10 September, 2023