Disney and Techstars have announced the second round of their Accelerator program, a highly selective, immersive mentorship and investment program for technology enabled start-ups in the media and entertainment space from all over the world. Ten start up companies will be selected to gather in the Los Angeles area for three months to accelerate their ideas and build exciting consumer media and entertainment products. Application for this fantastic opportunity is open now, and will remain open until April 19th. The program then begins for those lucky to advance on July 6th, cumulating with an investors Demo Day on October 6th, where each company and product will be presented to entertainment leaders and investors.
Each team who participates in the program, will receive:
* $120,000 in investment capital.
* Access to resources, relationships, and characters from across The Walt Disney Company, such as The Walt Disney Studios, Disney Animation, Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, ESPN, ABC, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Disney Consumer Products, and Disney Interactive.
* Support from and access to Techstars' vast global network of mentors and alumni - an amazing collection of entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators interested in helping participating companies succeed.
* Dedicated Disney Accelerator working space.
* Mentor support from key Disney executives and leaders, other entertainment industry leaders, venture capitalists, and the broader entrepreneurial community.
More information on the program, and how to apply, can be found on the official Disney Accelerator site here.
