You have founded a mediatech startup and want to grow in Brandenburg or Berlin? We’ve got good news for you: applications for the third 2026 cohort of the MTH Accelerator are officially open!

We are looking for early-stage startups at the intersection of media and technology that already have an MVP or initial product and are ready to take the next step in the Babelsberg ecosystem. Applications are open until 31 October 2026, and the program is set to start on 8 December 2026.

Nine months. Equity-free.

Over the course of nine months, participating startups receive individual support, personal coaching and 1:1 sessions, as well as direct access to the media industry in Babelsberg. In addition, they benefit from office space directly in the hub, a network of experts, investors and founders, and exclusive networking events. The program is equity-free, meaning participating startups retain full control over their company.

Two programs, one goal

As in previous cohorts, applicants can choose between two tailored programs:

The Bootstrap Seedstrap program is aimed at founders who want to grow organically and without the pressure of fundraising. It focuses on capital-efficient growth, access to public funding and strategic partners, as well as playbooks for sustainable scaling.

The Investment Readiness program is designed for teams preparing for their first angel, pre-seed or seed round. It includes weekly sessions with VCs, angels and legal experts, fundraising coaching, and direct investor matching.

Application and support

The MTH Accelerator is supported by the University of Potsdam, the Hasso Plattner Institute and the Film University Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF. As one of the six official startup centers in the state of Brandenburg, the program is also supported by funding from the ERDF/JTF, the Ministry of Economic Affairs of Brandenburg and the state capital Potsdam.

Applications for the third cohort are now open. The deadline is 31 October 2026.

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