The MTH Accelerator is a 9-month, equity-free program for early-stage startups looking to scale their business models and grow rapidly. It is the startup program of MediaTech Hub Potsdam.
Accelerator & Programs
Participants in the MTH Accelerator can choose between two tracks: the “Bootstrap Seedstrap Program” and the “Investment Readiness Program.” Both offer personalized coaching, playbooks, access to events, as well as office space and a network of investors, companies, and other founders.
The “Bootstrap Seedstrap Program” is designed for startup teams looking to achieve sustainable growth through their own revenue. The focus: sales, marketing, and profitability.
The “Investment Readiness Program” is about scaling through venture capital investors. Focus: pitching, due diligence, and investor matches.
Both MTH Accelerator programs last nine months.
Application
Applications, including a pitch deck (max. 15 pages), must be submitted via our online form on the website. If you make the shortlist, you will be invited to a 60-minute interview with our team. Upon acceptance, teams will join one of the upcoming cohorts.
Eligibility requirements:
- Solo founders or team, everyone is welcome
- An MVP (Minimum Viable Product) and initial traction (users/revenue)
- A scalable tech business model (focus on B2B SaaS, but also B2C)
- A company that has already been established or is about to be established (GmbH/UG/GbR)
The MTH Accelerator launches new cohorts three times a year. The application deadlines are:
- February 28
- June 30
- October 31
Tip: We have a rolling admission process—apply at any time to be considered for the next cohort.
After the application deadline, there will be a selection process involving a jury meeting. This usually begins one month after the application deadline:
- April
- August
- December
Participation & Services
No, the MTH Accelerator is an online program. There are only a few in-person sessions.
All participating startups have the opportunity to use coworking spaces at the MediaTech Hub Potsdam location.
No, the MTH Accelerator does not provide direct financial funding. However, it offers access to investors and grants, free one-on-one coaching, and the opportunity to participate in exclusive industry events and international trade shows.
After completing the MTH Accelerator program, startups can remain part of our alumni network to continue having access to curated events and the ecosystem.
Generally
The MediaTech Hub Potsdam is an innovation hub and startup center focused on media technologies. It is the only digital hub for media technology under the de:hub initiative in Germany. The hub connects startups with established companies, research institutions, and the creative community. Its long-term goal is to drive the digital transformation of the media sector while raising the profile of innovations from Brandenburg.
The MediaTech Hub Potsdam is supported and funded by the State of Brandenburg, the European Union, and the City of Potsdam, among others. As part of the Digital Hub Initiative, it also benefits from support provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy and the Federal Ministry for Digital and Administrative Reform. Detailed information on the funding of individual areas of activity can be found under “Funding Information.”
We define MediaTech as technologies for data processing, visualization, interaction, and distribution. We view media technologies in a context that extends beyond the traditional film and media industry. Our startups operate as “industry agnostics”—that is, they are sector-independent. Whether it’s health, EdTech, logistics, or Industry 4.0—if your solution uses AI, VR/AR, audio tech, or platform technologies, you’ve come to the right place.