Disney Accelerator 2016 Opens for Applications

February 2016 – Disney Corporation has many divisions and products in the entertainment field. In order to stay at the forefront of technology, Disney both develops and supports new ideas and innovation. One of their mechanisms they use is their Accelerator center located in Southern California.

The past two years, the program has been the home of two groups of 10 companies that had 3 month stays at the facility and were guided by Disney and outside mentors to help bring their ideas and products to realization. The accelerator is focused on products that enhance the entertainment experience or consumer products for the entertainment sector.

This year, Disney is once again seeking 10 companies that have a vision for the entertainment technology marketplace and ideas that will enhance peoples experience with entertainment.

The program is currently accepting on-line applications through their web site http://disneyaccelerator.com/. Applications for the program are due by April 10, 2016. The winners will be determined and invited to join in the late May-early June timeframe. The program starts June 27th and concludes with a Demo Days event in October 2016.

The program is not just a facility for the companies to work they are also supported by a group of mentors. The mentors consist of 60 members of the Disney staff, including most of the executive officers, and 75 Friends of Disney who are industry leading executives and creative professionals. The mentors are there to help guide the teams on their product development and market presence.

Companies in the software, content, hardware, research, toys, social media, social trends, data analytics, and live experience creation are all encouraged to apply.