BBC Worldwide Labs

About The Fund

BBC Worldwide Labs, known as BBC Worldwide's Labs, is a comprehensive six-month program specifically designed to support emerging digital media companies in the United Kingdom. The initiative focuses on strategically and commercially partnering with innovative startups that are influencing the evolving digital landscape. To foster growth and integration within the media ecosystem, BBC Worldwide's Labs selects six startups annually to become part of the program. These chosen ventures gain the valuable opportunity to integrate into the BBC ecosystem, which provides a myriad of advantages including prime office space at BBC Worldwide. Moreover, the program offers mentorship services from both internal and external industry experts. BBC Worldwide's Labs effectively positions itself as an accelerator, propelling forward-thinking digital media companies to new heights by leveraging the established resources and networks of BBC Studios. BBC Studios represents a world-renowned content studio and media & streaming business that brings British creativity to global audiences. It works with exceptional creative talent to produce platform-defining shows such as 'Dancing with the Stars', 'Bluey', 'Sherwood', and 'Doctor Who' among others. Its prolific distribution of British content and operation of the widely-read bbc.com news website underscore its expansive influence. With international offices and production bases in 19 countries, including 11 in the UK, BBC Studios extends its reach globally and aids in the growth of the UK creative economy. The company's vision embraces both British roots and global ambition, and it is committed to developing and sharing the best content worldwide.