Culttech Accelerator

💫 A heartfelt thank you to our remarkable #mentors and expert network. Each of you brings a unique area of expertise, and together, you create a truly extraordinary and well-rounded program. It’s this blend of perspectives, skills, and insights that makes this program so impactful—not only for the startups you mentor but for the entire community. Watching the startups you’ve guided rise to the challenge was powerful. The pride and excitement on your faces showed just how deeply you’ve invested in their journeys. Your commitment, dedication, and collaborative spirit have laid the foundation for a new and transformative Culttech sector. You are the reason this community is stronger, richer, and more connected. Thank you for being an essential part of this mission, for your relentless support, and for helping us create something truly meaningful. Here’s to the impact we’re making together. Anna De Stefano, Nicolas Roope, Christina Maria Hummer, Josep R. Novell LL.M., Ka Wai H., Alexis Steinmann, Patrick A. Koller , Vladimir Opredelenov, Garry Yankson, Ruslan T., Marcus Fitzgerald, Yaw Asamani Sergiu Ardelean, Ricard Gras, Anieke Lamers, Alisa Lisovskaia, Antonia Loncar, Hillary V., Constanze Mitterhuemer, Christina Maria Hummer. 🙌 And a special mention to those who couldn’t join us for this edition but remain an invaluable part of our community: Dr. Arndt Schwaiger, Ben Caddy, Amanda Schupf, Anna Eve Evtiugina, Kerstin Gold, Mershad Javan, Taran Hughes Jan Pilgaard Carlsen and many more...

Demo Day was a huge success! 🌟 We’re incredibly proud of our #startups— their progress and the passion they brought to every pitch truly inspire us. Watching them present their ideas is an incredibly rewarding moment that brings a sense of closure and accomplishment to a journey marked by hard work, dedication, and the invaluable contributions of every mentor who supported them along the way. We genuinely believe they are helping shape the future of #culture, and it’s been amazing to witness the growth each founder has achieved over the course of this program. Their openness to learn, drive to innovate, and determination make us certain they’ll go very, very far. We invite the entire community to explore these incredible initiatives across diverse areas of the cultural sector. And for startups that feel inspired, applications are now open for our next batch! If you’re ready to embark on a journey like this, we’d love to have you join us. Apply here: https://bit.ly/3Z4MJLt Alaa Elhadba DJOID Daniel Adewole Attributes Gallery Tamer Aslan City Games Vienna Gianluca Boccadifuoco Muro Stephanie Chan ART0 Marco Da Rin Zanco amuseapp Michael Fiorentino Ambistream Tim Haering RÄUMLICH plus GmbH Virginie Maire Frak Labs Luis Martinez Staxe Bruno Muñoz de Escalona Singulive Pamela Osman Menassati. Mathias Preisler Upsound Xinyue Yang Word to World Terence Reilly OLTA Michael Schramm OwnerChip 🙌 And a huge thank you to our incredible team for making this program possible: Sarah Luiz, Alejandra Prieto, Samanta P.

🎉 A huge congratulations to the CultTech Association, and a heartfelt thank you to all the incredible professionals who made this summit possible! 🌟 The hard work, time, and attention to detail that went into building this event truly paid off. From a flawless venue to a perfectly curated atmosphere centered on #tech #innovation, every aspect was designed to foster connection and inspire meaningful exchanges. The CultTech Summit was a fantastic experience, filled with insightful panels by brilliant minds sharing impactful visions of the future. We’re thrilled to be part of this vibrant community, where leaders and creative professionals come together to shape a world rich in #culture, and groundbreaking ideas. Here’s to more moments like these that inspire and connect us all! 👏🌍

🚀 Next week, our incredible startups take the stage for Demo Day to share their cutting-edge ideas set to transform the #culttech industry! Join us at the CultTech Summit to meet these innovators and learn about their vision for the future of culture and technology: 📍 Where: MQ – MuseumsQuartier Wien, Vienna 🗓️ When: November 5 🎟️ Tickets are still available! - Link in comments Meet out our amazing cohort: 🎶 Alaa Elhadba, DJOID: Revolutionizing the DJ experience by organizing music libraries and creating cohesive playlists for unforgettable performances. 🎨 Daniel Adewole, Attributes Gallery: Enriching connections between collectors, artists, and their art with personalized experiences that add new depth to art’s value. 👾 Tamer Aslan, City Games Vienna: Transforming cities into playful, open-air museums by turning urban artworks and monuments into interactive monsters for exploration. 🖼️ Gianluca Boccadifuoco, Muro: Offering personalized, curated digital art streaming for commercial venues and individual consumers. 🌐 Stephanie Chan, ART0: A communication app helping art events boost engagement by building marketing networks and accessible content. 📲 Marco Da Rin Zanco, amuseapp: Using AI to craft personalized stories for every visitor, enhancing reputations and revenue for cultural venues. 📺 Michael Fiorentino, Ambistream: An AI-curated streaming app using smart contracts to ensure fair compensation for creators. 🏢 Tim Haering, RÄUMLICH plus GmbH: RÄUMLICH’s AI-Assistant allows architects to focus on value-creation by handling tasks they delegate. 🗣️ Virginie Maire, Frak Labs: Empowering brands with an instant-reward solution for customers, driving growth through organic word-of-mouth. 💸 Luis Martinez, Staxe: Accelerating streaming revenue for artists and labels with tokenized financial services. 🎤 Bruno Muñoz, Singulive: Bringing artists and fans together with virtual concert experiences featuring real-time interaction. 🎥 Pamela Osman, Menassati: A multimedia ecosystem empowering Arab creators with a single subscription to publish and share Arabic content. 🎼 Mathias Preisler, Upsound: Connecting musicians with top studios, producers, and engineers on one curated platform for limitless creativity. 📖 Xinyue Yang, Word to World: Helping children become storytellers with a “speech-to-animation” tool that builds language skills. 🖌️ Terence Reilly, OLTA: Enabling brands and creators to design interactive experiences that audiences can shape before, during, and after events. 🔐 Michael Schramm, OwnerChip: Building trust in art and luxury ecommerce with digital certificates and secure escrow trading. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the next wave of culttech pioneers live! We can’t wait to connect with everyone in Vienna! #demoday #culttechsummit #innovation #startups

The #CultTech Summit is a Vienna-based event that gathers forward-thinkers to shape the future of creative industries. From VC investors and Web3 experts to musicians, architects, and art curators, it’s a must-attend for those driving #change. The event features panel talks, debates, workshops, exhibitions, and case studies, with companies like Soundcloud, Ars Electronica, Speedinvest, and Endel represented. Nataliya Kyrychenko is looking forward to meeting you in Vienna, MuseumsQuartier, 5–6th November to talk about business opportunities in Austria! 📧 : [email protected] CultTech Association I Birgit Reiter-Braunwieser

We’re super excited to invite our entire community to the CultTech Summit—the biggest event for #culture and #technology! 🚀 Guess what? Our amazing alumni, Edgar Hemery, CEO of EMBODME, will be taking the stage to share their innovative journey in music tech. It’s always amazing to see our alumni driving innovation in the #culttech space! 🙌 As part of the Summit, we’ll also be hosting the Culttech Accelerator Demo Day, where our current participants will present their groundbreaking innovations. It’s your chance to explore more alumni success stories and connect with visionary startups and experts in the field! 📅 November 5-6, 2024 | 📍 Vienna, Austria Check out more on the speakers, participants, and schedule here: https://lnkd.in/d9MC2cyr Looking forward to connecting with you in Vienna! ·

📣 🎶 Music Tech Jobs Alert Our amazing mentor, Maciej, just shared MusicTech Lab's monthly update with incredible job opportunities in the music industry! If you're looking to make waves in #musictech, take a look and explore these great opportunities below 👇 ·

📣 Lissen is #nowhiring! Join the amazing team at Lissen as a Full Stack Engineer 🎧💻 If you're passionate about transforming the #music sector with innovative tech solutions, this could be your next big opportunity! 🌟 Based in London with a hybrid work setup, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing how music is experienced. 👇 Interested? Know someone who might be? Check out the full job description below!

The cultural and creative industries hold immense potential, and we're thrilled to have New Renaissance Ventures, led by Severin Zugmayer, as a key partner in the Culttech ecosystem! At Culttech Accelerator, we’re proud to support startups and the industry in our shared mission to make culture sustainable and accessible to all through technology and innovation. It's exciting to see these important conversations happening with leading voices like Speedinvest, SoundCloud, and Axel Springer Digital Ventures. Can't wait to see what the future holds for #culttech! 🚀 Check the link in the comments below to hear the full conversation! ·

🌟 Culttech at Amsterdam Dance Event 2024 🌟 This week, the Culttech Accelerator is proud to join the global #MusicTech community at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), where innovation and creativity in music and technology come together. We are excited to be part of this dynamic event, with key activities designed to empower startups and foster connections. 📅 When? October 17 at Felix Meritis. Catch us at the Investor Speed Dating and Startup Mixer events on Thursday, as part of ADE Startups. This is a prime opportunity for ambitious startups to meet investors, expand their network within the music tech space, and know more about the Culttech Accelerator program. 🚀 Meet our Culttech Community at ADE Several members of our community will also be showcasing their innovations and insights: 🎛️ DJOID: Led by Alaa Elhadba, the DJOID team will be at the ADE Lab, presenting their cutting-edge tool designed to help DJs enhance their craft. 🌍 Unleashing Startup Potential in Africa: Our MusicTech mentor Yaw Asamani will join Christina Maria Hummer from Best Nights VC on a panel exploring startup opportunities in Africa. Don't miss this valuable discussion! We look forward to seeing you in Amsterdam!