Studio Complex
This is the first film industry complex in Estonia to be established, based on a multifunctional concept, allowing production processes to be carried out from start to finish under one roof.
Film and Multimedia Accelerator
We are here to bridge the gap between startups and the film industry, injecting innovation to let you be more efficient, sustainable and creative
Introduction
We are excited to welcome you to the film and multimedia accelerator of the Tehnopol Startup Incubator if you are looking to bring new ideas built around technology to the film industry. The film and multimedia accelerator focuses primarily on multimedia, virtual and augmented reality, and related fields, and it supports startups working in these areas.
What makes our accelerator unique? Unlike other accelerators, our programme specifically targets the film and multimedia business. We give support to ideas based around technology, and we can connect you with experts in the film industry, giving you direct access to the key figures, markets and investors involved in it. This gives you the unique chance to develop your product or service in the place where innovation and creativity meet high technology.
We offer a top-quality tailored programme and expertise from within the industry to help you grow your business. Ten carefully selected companies will be admitted to the six-month accelerator. The programme can be partially followed in a hybrid format.
We want to hear from you if you have a startup in technology with a dedicated team, and have advanced beyond the idea stage to an MVP or prototype.
We have a real and genuine desire to help you succeed, as we will give you all our services without any monthly fees, and in exchange for only a 2% equity option. If you succeed, then we succeed together!
To apply, submit your application by clicking through to the form below, and we will contact you!
If you do not receive a confirmation message after applying or if you have any other questions, please contact the programme manager olga.kurdovskaja@tehnopol.ee
The Film and Multimedia Accelerator is part of the IDA Hub Film and Multimedia Innovation Centre founded by IVEK, IVIA, and Tehnopol. This unique innovation centre has been set up to support the development of film talents and future innovators, helping to revitalise and diversify the economy of Ida-Viru County. The solutions created by the accelerated companies will bring innovation to both the region and the wider film industry.
Participation in the programme is classified as de minimis aid for the company receiving it under the European Commission Regulation (EU) No 2023/2831, which applies to de minimis aid under Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (OJ L 2023/2831, 15.12.2023), as in Article 3.
The company applying must have remaining de minimis aid and must not be in difficulty as defined in Article 2, point 18 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 (18).
Film and Multimedia Accelerator offers you
- A personalised roadmap to help each team achieve maximum results
- A six-part training programme covering business models, product and service development, legal issues, finance, sales and marketing, and company pitching
- An experienced lead mentor assigned individually to each team, who is often also an investor
- Up to 30 hours of mentoring and the opportunity to choose between over 150 experienced expert mentors
- The chance to give life to dreams large and small in the world of film
- A community of exciting startups and investors
- The opportunity to participate in international training sessions and development programmes
- Free cloud credits and other vital tools from our partners
After completing the accelerator, you will
- have developed a scalable business model
- have successfully entered the market with your product or service and grown your sales
- have a smoothly-running marketing and communication plan
- be ready to attract investment, or have already done so
- have an active network of valuable contacts
- be a member of the successful Tehnopol Startup Incubator Alumni club with many exclusive discounts for our members
To join the programme, you must have
- a scalable technological business idea
- a motivated and skilled team
- an MVP or prototype to develop further
- the ambition and determination needed to conquer the world
Programme schedule
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Application Start Date September
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Application Deadline October
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Programme Kick-Off Seminar October
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Training, events, and collaboration with mentors November-April
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Programme End April
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Option of extending the programme for 3-6 months
The Business Model and the Team
Developing a scalable business model, forming and leading the team, distributing tasks, managing results, and tracking progress
Product Development
Development and design of products and services
Marketing
Go-to-market strategy, launch, and low-cost marketing
Finance
Financial planning, basic accounting, cap table principles
Legal
Shareholder agreements, IP, and preparing the package needed for investment
Pitching
Pitching and the investor pitch deck
Mentors
Building a company requires diligence, resilience, and a wide spectrum of knowledge. We will expand your team with mentors whose sector-specific knowledge and experience will help you reach your goals faster, and who will believe in you, and support your high-flying ambitions
Cohorts
Sisuloom
Sisuloom äpp on õppeplatvorm, kus iga inimene saab õppida kasutama oma nutitelefoni, et luua kvaliteetset sisu oma ettevõttele, projektidele ja tegemistele või jäädvustamaks mälestusi oma elust. Lisaks on olemas ka kogukond, kust saavad alguse kõik lennukad ideed ja hea toetav tagasisidestus, et oma sisuloome viia järgmisele tasemele.
FinMind
FindMind on interaktiivne haridusplatvorm, mis on mõeldud finantskirjaoskuse tõstmiseks. FinMind aitab kasutajatel parandada oma finantsoskusi läbi õppimise, interaktiivsete ülesannete ja praktiliste näidete.