Flämingo Accelerator for startups in:
Creative Industries (incl. Media & ICT)
Applications for the Winter/Spring Cohort 2027 are open from 5 October to 22 November 2026.
Media & Creative Industries
The Media & Creative Industries Cluster supports creative tech startups developing innovative solutions at the intersection of media, technology, and society — from cross-media platforms and immersive experiences to AI-driven content, gaming, edtech, and digital cultural formats.
Designed for founders with an MVP or early market traction, the program helps refine market positioning, validate use cases, and build sustainable funding and growth strategies.
The media and creative industries in Europe account for 4.4% of the European GDP and provide employment to over 8 million people.
Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence, the industry is facing yet another paradigm shift. AI is enabling creative startups to build scalable business models and expand their impact.
Intellectual property is a game changer. Beyond the traditional production of content like films or video games, the development of IP is becoming a key driver of growth. It allows for greater diversification of business models and long-term value creation. More doors for the creative industry are opening than ever before.
What we offer:
- Recurring 1:1 meetings with your cluster expert and coaching on market positioning, business models and pitching preparation.
- A strong network: Connections to industry players, potential partners, and financiers.
- Experienced team of strategy and funding in the Creative Industries at an international level
- Strategies to access public and private funding opportunities: from grants and regional support programs to connections with investors and strategic partners.
Your Cluster Setup:
You’ll have a strong partner in Thierry Baujard, founder of the pan-European investment network Media Deals (http://media-deals.org/). Media Deals focuses on cross-border investments in the mediatech sector.
The Flämingo Media and Creative Industries cluster is positioning itself at the intersection of the creative and other business sectors, with a strong focus on market positioning, business models, and funding strategy.
Creative technology built for real
markets, real audiences, and real scale.
Mentoring, funding strategy, and industry access for growth.
Looking to open a branch in Germany? Flämingo Accelerator is open to companies based in the European Union. Startups from France, Poland, and Austria have already been through the program
What we are looking for:
Disruptive creative tech startups willing to grow mid-term within the Creative Industries who:
- are involved in cross-media strategy, possibly involving content and technology development.
- have an ambition to scale through strong market positioning, a clear business model and an efficient funding strategy.
- may be in the early stages of developing their MVP, but are willing to take the next steps towards market readiness,
- may have already launched and are looking to grow or strengthen their position internationally.
- looking for the best way to access funding and develop the right strategy to get the most relevant funding for their growth.
- ready to set up a company or subsidiary in Brandenburg, Germany (we help you with the process).
Benefits for startups:
- Market access and growth: Get the guidance, contacts, and resources you need to establish and grow your business from Germany’s dynamic media and creative industries.
- Cross-sector opportunities: Work at the intersection of media, technology, mobility,health, and more — and benefit from a program designed to foster collaboration across sectors.
- Tailored support: Individual mentoring, consulting, and advice — no one-size-fits-all solutions.
- Funding strategy development: Build a funding roadmap that combines public grants, private investment, and regional support.