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Anyone rethinking media can hardly avoid Media Lab Bayern. For ten years, the team has been supporting courageous founders, brilliant minds, and new technologies – and making sure ideas become products. It pays off. First published on: July 24, 2025

The Media Lab Bayern is once again looking for founders who rethink the digital media world. Startups can apply until January 27, 2026 for the nine-month Media Startup Fellowship – including €40,000 in funding, coaching, and community.

Media startups in Bavaria can apply for the Media Scale-up Fellowship until October 7, 2025. Nine months of coaching, up to €50,000 in funding, and a strong network await.

The Media Lab Bayern is seeking innovative media startups for the Media Startup Fellowship 2025. Applications are open until August 12 – digital solutions with potential to revolutionize media are supported with funding of up to €40,000.

You only have until October 6 to apply for the new program from the Media Lab Bayern. The Media Scale-up Fellowship supports startups that are already in the market and have an initial customer base with smart growth strategies, exclusive coaching, and a strong network in the media industry.

The Media Startup Fellowship program of the Media Lab Bayern is entering its 15th round. Founders with fresh ideas for the media industry can apply until February 4.

With the Media Startup Fellowship program, Media Lab Bayern supports startups in realizing their ideas for innovative, digital media products. Among other things, the teams receive funding of up to 50,000 euros. The application deadline for batch 14 is August 6, 2023.

The Media Lab Bayern supports young entrepreneurs in developing innovative solutions for the media industry through its Media Startup Fellowship program. Interested applicants can now apply for the 13th batch, with applications open until February 7, 2023.

The Media Lab Bayern is awarding its Media Startup Fellowship for the twelfth time. Until September 20, media startups can apply for the program.