One-on-One Coaching
Each startup works with a Venture Acceleration Manager as a sparring partner, offering tailored guidance and strategic support throughout the program.
ENTERTAINMENTLAB 2026 PROGRAM
Discover the Program
Join EntertainmentLAB to explore the sessions that help startups grow, validate their technology, and connect with industry leaders. From foresighting and coaching to market strategy and pitching, the program is designed to turn innovation into real-world impact.
Mentorship & Expertise
Coaching Sessions
Gain insights from leading festivals and venues while joining a vibrant community of founders, partners, and alumni. Build connections through workshops, events, and shared spaces that drive growth.
Unrivalled Industry Access
Industry Insights & Community Access
Gain insights from leading festivals and venues while joining a vibrant community of founders, partners, and alumni. Build connections through workshops, events, and shared spaces that drive growth.
Entertainment Foresighting
Explore the trends shaping the future of entertainment together with startups, corporates, and event experts through interactive workshops and breakout sessions.
Access to Community
Become part of a vibrant community of corporate partners, founders, and alumni, with networking events, shared office space, and connections to players like imec.istart, VRT Sandbox, Mediahuis, and DPG.
Pathway to Growth
2026 Accelerator Sessions
EntertainmentLAB is structured around expert-led sessions and workshops that help startups validate solutions, collaborate with partners, and scale in the entertainment industry.
Industry & Market Insights
Robby Wauters
Venture Acceleration Manager
Industry Readiness
A panel of industry mentors from Tomorrowland, be.at venues, and Paradise City challenges your solution, with a CTO deep dive to refine your technical and market approach.
Karlijn Koek
Team Dynamics & Leadership Officer
Team Dynamics
A practical workshop focused on founder alignment, collaboration, and culture to strengthen the human side of your startup.
Christian De Catelle
Go-to-Market Expert
Go-to-Market Strategy
Workshops on pricing, market needs, and POC design to help startups shape a strong route to market within the entertainment industry.
Erik Vervloet
Business Development Expert
Legal Check
Workshops covering contracts, intellectual property, and open-source practices to build a solid legal foundation for your startup.
Kris Mertens
Access to Finance
Access to Finance
A practical workshop on financial planning, helping startups refine their business case and prepare for investor discussions.
Irene Bejenke Walsh
Venture Coach
Decoding the Pitch
Tailored coaching to craft and deliver a compelling pitch, preparing startups for Demo Day in front of investors and corporate partners.
