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March 14, 2026
The IMS Accelerator is back for 2026, offering emerging music technology start-ups the opportunity to connect with mentors, industry leaders and investors at International Music Summit Ibiza.
Applications are now open for the IMS Accelerator 2026, a programme designed to spotlight the next wave of innovation shaping the future of the music industry. Presented in partnership with KOR Protocol, the initiative supports early-stage start-ups working across music technology, digital platforms, creator tools, and new models for the music ecosystem.
Taking place during IMS Ibiza, the programme will provide one selected company with direct access to influential mentors, strategic partnerships, grants, and the opportunity to present their vision live on stage in front of global industry leaders.
As the music industry continues to evolve through technology, data, and new creator economies, the IMS Accelerator exists to identify and support founders building tools that could shape the next chapter of music culture and business.
The programme offers founders access to guidance from experienced professionals across the global music ecosystem, providing practical insight into scaling ideas, building partnerships, and navigating the complexities of the modern music landscape.
The selected start-up will benefit from:
→ Access to industry mentors and strategic partners
→ Grant funding to advance their project
→ The opportunity to present their company on stage at IMS Ibiza
→ Hands-on business guidance from leading voices across the music sector
→ A Global Stage at IMS Ibiza
Each year, International Music Summit Ibiza brings together artists, executives, innovators and cultural leaders to explore the most important conversations shaping electronic music and the wider industry.
For the winning start-up, presenting on the IMS stage provides a rare opportunity to introduce their company directly to a room of decision-makers spanning labels, streaming platforms, technology companies, management agencies and investors.
Beyond the main winner, three successful applicants will also receive Delegate Badges to IMS Ibiza 2026 and IMS Ibiza 2027, offering valuable access to the global music industry network that gathers at the summit.
The IMS Accelerator is open to founders and start-ups developing ideas that could redefine how music is created, distributed, experienced or monetised.
We're Looking for companies:
→ in Music, Tickets, Music Industry, Gaming Industry, Fan Engagement, Fan Interaction, Music Learning Tools, Music Promotion, Music Marketplace, Music Community, Event Fan Engagement, Fan Engagement AI
→ located in Africa, Asia, Australia/NZ, Caribbean, Eastern Europe, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America
→ incorporated or not
→ idea, prototype, users or paying users stage
→ Angel, Pre-seed, Seed or Series A
→ have raised funding or not
→ currently raising or not raising funds
→ have revenue or not
If you are building something that could influence the future of music culture and business, the IMS Accelerator offers a platform to connect with the people who can help bring that vision to life.
Applications for the IMS Accelerator 2026 are open now.
Start-ups interested in participating can submit their application before 15 April 2026.
Successful applicants will be contacted ahead of IMS Ibiza 2026, where the selected company will present their idea live at the summit.
