The Disney Accelerator program is now accepting applications from innovative, growth-stage startups. This got lost in the news cycle due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Disney is looking for ten growth-stage startups and they will be selected for the three-month mentorship program, which will begin in July and finish with a Demo Day in October.*
“We created the Disney Accelerator six years ago to explore the incredible innovation that could occur between The Walt Disney Company and companies working on the forefront of technology, not only has the Disney Accelerator become the premier and longest-running media and entertainment accelerator in the industry, but the program has also launched a number of products, experiences, and cutting-edge technologies. We look forward to discovering new companies and technologies through this year’s program that will continue to position Disney as a leader in today’s dynamic media environment.” — David Min, vice president, Corporate Innovation, The Walt Disney Company
Participants of the Disney Accelerator program get to work with Disney’s leadership team and have access to Disney properties and business segments such as Pixar, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Hulu, ESPN, ESPN+, Disney+, National Geographic, FX, Disney Channel, Freeform, ABC, Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Disney Music Group, Disney Theatrical Group, Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and ShopDisney.
Disney Accelerator program past participants include companies such as Kahoot!, Sphero, Epic Games, Atom, Caffeine, HopSkipDrive, Brit+Co, and The VOID to just name a few.
Do you know any growth-stage start-ups that have the vision to make an impact on the entertainment and tech industry? Let them know Disney Accelerator applications are due by April 3, 2020.
Here is the Disney Accelerator official website.
*Obviously, this can change due to the effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Zach Perilstein is the Editor-in-Chief of the Boardwalk Times
