IBC Accelerator Programme 2026

Accelerator · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Closed next cycle The 2026 IBC Accelerator Media Innovation Programme call closed in early 2026, its Kickstart Day was held on 25 February 2026 at BBC Broadcasting House in London, and the projects are showcased at IBC2026 (11-14 September 2026). No call for the 2027 programme has been published.

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This is a project commitment rather than an award. The 2026 cycle began with a Kickstart Day on 25 February 2026 at BBC Broadcasting House in London and ends with the results shown at IBC2026 from 11 to 14 September 2026, so taking part spans roughly seven months of work.

Companies join a project team alongside broadcasters and other industry participants rather than running something of their own. What comes out of it is a proof point with a named partner, showcased at IBC in Amsterdam.

No investment is made and no equity is taken. The 2026 call closed in early 2026 and no call has been published for 2027.

What it actually costs you

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Run alongside the IBC show in Amsterdam, the Accelerator Programme is built around collaborative media-technology projects delivered with broadcasters and other industry participants. Companies join a project team and the results are showcased at IBC; there is no investment involved and no equity is taken. It fits vendors and startups wanting proof points with broadcast partners.