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MGZstart Scholarship: Funding for media startups in North Rhine-Westphalia

The Media Founders Center NRW (MGZ) offers targeted support for aspiring entrepreneurs and young companies in the media industry through its MGZstart scholarship. The scholarship includes €12,000 in seed capital, access to valuable expertise, and integration into a strong network of industry experts. The application deadline is November 30, 2024.

Target group: The scholarship is aimed at founders and young companies in the fields of film (animation, fiction, non-fiction), advertising, corporate films, games (computer games, software development, mobile apps), and social media. The program runs for one year and is awarded once per company.

Application requirements:

  • The company must have been founded no more than three years ago.
  • The company headquarters must be located in North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • A university degree in media-related fields or relevant professional experience is required.

Source: creative.NRW

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