Wavelab
Incubator
Our incubator program is highly flexible and tailored to your needs as a founder. Like a modular system, you can match your requirements with our offerings and get exactly the support you need. On-site and remote.
Join our
Incubator
Program
Input
- Three intensive weeks in Munich with team coaching, pitch training, networking, inspiration, and many experts from the fields of music, arts, media, tech, and entrepreneurship. Plus regular exciting digital workshops with input on startup, cultural, and tech topics.
Coaching
- Individual coaching and sparring sessions tailored to your needs with the right experts from our network (remote and on-site), as well as matching and exchange with experienced mentors from the fields of culture, tech, and business.
Coworking
- Free coworking space with office infrastructure and good coffee in the heart of Munich’s art district. Moderated Slack workspace for the remote phases of the incubator program, inspiring tips and events, and mutual exchange. Regular digital exchange and peer-to-peer learning with start-ups at the same stage and the art & tech community.
Netzwerk
- Opportunities for exchange with cultural institutions and companies, from subculture to high culture. Networking within the Munich startup ecosystem and with technology companies. Access to investor events and contacts with mentors. Access to potential customers.
Your profile
Your idea connects clearly with music, arts, or media, and you’re using new tech like AI, ML, VR/AR/XR, data science, etc.
You have clearly identified the problems and needs of your target group, are close to having a working prototype, and have a clear idea of your MVP.
Your startup idea is innovative, financially sustainable, and has growth potential.
You’re ready to put your main focus on your startup during the program.
You’ll be there for the three on-site weeks, but you dont need to live in Munich.
Ideally, you’re a team of at least two people. We’re especially excited about diverse founding teams.
You might‘ve already founded your company (optional)
How to apply
Applications for Batch #6 are now open! Here’s how it works:
Fill out the form, add the video link, and upload your pitch deck and a financial plan.
We’d love for you to record a short video in which you briefly present your idea and your team. (optional)
Application Deadline: noon September 21, 2025
If your application caught our interest, we’ll invite you to a video call at the end of September to get to know you better.
After that, we’ll let you know our decision. If you’re in, we’ll work together to set goals and figure out how we can best support you.
Program start Batch #6: October 2025
Our current batch
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Inspiration
Alumni & startups that are a great fit for us and truly inspire us
Inspiration
Alumni & startups that are a great fit for us and truly inspire us