Got an idea? Make it a reality at the C-Accelerate Summer Incubator 2026!
Do you have a creative industry business idea? Thinking about developing a film or series project? C-Accelerate Summer Incubator 2026 invites LMTA students and recent graduates to transform early-stage ideas into professionally developed projects ready for the international market.
The incubator will take place in Bratislava, Slovakia, in summer 2026 and is designed to support entrepreneurial and creative skill development in the audiovisual and creative industries. The program will be conducted in English.
Application deadline: 20 February 2026
Participation is free of charge. Travel and accommodation are covered for one representative per selected project.
Eligible applicants: BA, MA and PhD students and graduates (up to 5 years after graduation).
The program consists of two modules. Applicants must apply to one module only, depending on their project.
Film & TV Module (7 projects)
Designed for early-stage development of feature films (fiction, documentary, animation, experimental) and TV or online series (all genres and lengths).
Mentorship includes creative development, production development, financing and co-production models, international pitching, distribution and marketing.
Dates:
29 June – 3 July 2026 (online)
2 August – 21 August 2026 (on-site in Bratislava)
Application: https://tally.so/r/BzdYJK
Startup Module (7 projects)
Designed for innovative projects within the creative industries, including audiovisual tools or platforms, new approaches to media production, interactive or educational applications, games, and other creative products or services.
Mentorship includes business soft skills, pitching and sales, marketing and branding, distribution strategies, and intellectual property rights.
Dates:
29 June – 3 July 2026 (online)
13 July – 31 July 2026 (on-site in Bratislava)
Application: https://tally.so/r/q4GLpY
Participants will receive tailored mentorship, take part in workshops and masterclasses, expand their international network, and refine their project presentation. Selected projects will progress to a more advanced development stage and be presented to industry professionals.
On-site activities will take place at the Film and Television Faculty, Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava (VŠMU).
Selection results will be announced in March 2026.
More information: C-Accelerate Summer Incubator 2026 Open Call
Have questions? Don’t hesitate to contact us: daina.urbanaviciene@lmta.lt.
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