MIDEM Startup Challenge 2027
open date
17 Jun 2026 · 12:00 Europe/Parisclosed
your timezone: your local time
original timezone is authoritative
original timezone is authoritative
close date
17 Jul 2026 · 23:59 Europe/Parisin 3d
your timezone: your local time
original timezone is authoritative
original timezone is authoritative
notification
1 Aug 2026 · 14:00 Europe/Parisin 17d
your timezone: your local time
original timezone is authoritative
original timezone is authoritative
Eligibility
| Who can enter | legal entities; no geographic restriction stated; startups with advanced MVP or product entering commercialization; advanced-development startup |
|---|---|
| Where from | unknown unless stated in the official call |
| Career stage | unknown unless stated in the official call |
Materials & fees
| What to prepare | online application form; company and solution information |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Free |
| Notification | unknown |
AI rules
| AI involvement | Music & AI category includes creation tools, generative AI, music production, and data analysis. |
|---|---|
| Prompt-only entries | unknown |
| Process disclosure | unknown |
| Voice cloning | unknown |
| Notes | unknown |
Summary for orientation — read the official rules before submitting. We summarize, we do not replace.
Rights terms
| Rights granted | unknown |
|---|---|
| Exclusivity | unknown |
| Monetization after | unknown |
| Notes | Winner receives visibility, four daily accreditations, and exhibition space; publicity authorization applies under rules. |
Sources & changes
1d ago · highhow verification works
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