17 NOVEMBER 2026 - BARBICAN, LONDON
Indielab
TV Accelerator 2025
THE INDUSTRY IS CHANGING.
ARE YOU CHANGING WITH IT?
Get ready for 2025 and beyond
Applications Open
Applications are now open for the Indielab 2025 'Future of Content' TV Accelerator.
With the sector developing rapidly, the 2025 programme will help you stay ahead of the curve, and develop the skills and network to take your business to the next level across the evolving TV and content ecosystems. Over three months, you'll have the chance to collaborate with new industry partners, gain insights from the best experts in the field, and significantly expand your network and opportunities.
For the class of 2025, Indielab is seeking high-potential indies from across scripted and non-scripted genres, to receive three months of acceleration, commencing in April.
Application Deadline: 12pm Friday 7 March 2025
Key Areas of the Programme
Our mission is to drive opportunities for your indie and increase your odds of success.
Growth Support
Receive three months of support from a dedicated team of experts. We guide you in clarifying your objectives and driving meaningful results across key areas of your business - from your UK and international growth plan, USP and creative development to content finance, alternative revenue streams, production and operations. You will also have access to a free legal helpdesk.
Jon Sen
“Taking part in the Indielab TV Accelerator is the best way to gear your company up for the challenges of today's rapidly evolving indie sector, giving you insight and connections that give you a real advantage.”
How to Apply
Applications are open to companies working in the UK, and across all genres. Indielab supports and actively encourages applicants from under-represented groups. We are committed to equality and aim to ensure that our participants are representative of the diverse community we serve.
1. Find out more at a Programme Briefing
If you would like to hear more about the TV Accelerator, meet members of the Indielab team and have the chance to ask questions about the programme, you can sign up for one of our online briefing sessions, taking place on the following dates:
Tuesday 21 January, 1pm - 2pm
Tuesday 4 February, 1pm - 2pm
Monday 3 March, 1pm - 2pm
For full details and to sign up, please click here.
2. Check you meet our criteria
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Less than £6m in revenue in the last financial year (unless a purely scripted company in which case the increased upper limit of £10m revenue applies).
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Applicant companies must have two broadcast credits for their programmes in the last two years, or a body of significant digital content.
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There are a limited number of places for indie start-ups; founders must have three broadcast credits as producer, executive producer or series producer in the last three years.
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Indies must be qualifying independent producers, not more than 25% owned by any company that also owns a UK broadcaster.
3. Read our FAQs
You can find the answers to frequently asked questions by clicking here.
If you have any questions about the programme or the application process then please email Matthew Poxon, Production Manager: matthew@weareindielab.co.uk
4. Download the
Application Form
Download the application form here.
Applications close at 12pm on Friday 7 March 2025.
Submission of the application form does not guarantee a place on the programme. We will confirm receipt of your application by email and contact you after the closing date to notify you of the outcome. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
We will keep the information you have provided confidential in accordance with our privacy policy.
Download the Application Form
Application Deadline: 12pm Friday 7 March 2025
Funders & Sponsors
With grateful thanks to our 2025 funding partners and sponsors
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Distribution partners
Our distribution partners for the 2025 TV Accelerator include:
