Popkomm–IMEA is looking for entrepreneurs, start-ups and new companies who believe that they will have serious impact on the music, media and entertainment business. People and ventures that truly make a difference, that have a unique invention or process or model and that are beyond the mere 'idea-stage'.

All Popkomm–IMEA applicants must:

• Present original and proprietary innovations only
• Have fully operational prototypes and at least some demonstrated market presence and relevance in their home territory
• Be fully incorporated as a company and operate as a going concern
• Be a small or medium sized enterprise (share of a corporate company smaller than 25%)
• Be a start-up project or company (not older than 2 – 5 years)
• Be willing to commit to travelling to Berlin if selected as a finalist. Please note that IMEA / Popkomm does not cover travel expenses. We do however, amongst many other things, provide free Popkomm 2006 accreditations to all IMEA finalists.
• Follow the application process as outlined here
• Agree to and adhere to the general rules and terms of IMEA (see below)

All IMEA-Applicants should submit the following information

• Description of the business model
  
• Why does the business model further the music industry?
  
• How innovative is the business proposition?
  
• Who are the founders (description of the management)?
  
• What is the company’s size (turnover, employees)?
  
• What are the next steps of business development?
  
• How is the project financed?