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CultTech Accelerator

Also known as CultTech, CultTech Association

Accelerator Vienna, Austria Run by CultTech Association Since 2022 culttech.at

InvestmentEquity-freeno equity taken
Credits and perksNone statedMaximum across tiers
Program length26 weeks1 cohort a year
Companies supported25as of 2023

Overview

Accelerator run by the Vienna nonprofit CultTech Association for startups at the intersection of culture and technology, such as music, arts and heritage. It held its third batch demo day at the ViennaUP festival in 2023.

What startups get

A six-month, equity-free programme with mentoring and expert-led modules; startups pay a 5% success fee capped at €30,000 within 18 months of the programme and a refundable €1,000 deposit.

Details

Type
Accelerator
Run by
CultTech Association
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Format
Cohort-based
Who can apply
Pre-seed culture-tech startups with at least an MVP
Standard terms
Equity-free
Stages
Pre-seed
Sectors
culture tech, media
Started
2022
Status
Not confirmed
Website
culttech.at

Notable alumni

About this data

Compiled from the program’s website, announcements, and press reports as of October 9, 2026. Terms, credits, and eligibility change between cohorts; confirm them with the program before applying. Alumni are examples, not a complete list.

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