The Berlin Venture Day will provide the stage for the final of Rethink Music’s search for the “next music business entrepreneur.” Selected from over 50 entries from 17 different countries, a total of 12 investor-ready start-up projects from France, Germany, Sweden and the US, have been short-listed to pitch their venture to a panel of judges comprising experienced music executives and investors.

Presenting projects include: frictionless licensing, software for music therapy, digital distribution models, and time and geo-tagging for music, among others. The winner will be awarded the prize of $10,000 in legal services through an in-kind donation from Duane Morris, LLP, enrollment in an online certificate program from Berkleeonline.com; complimentary registration for Midem 2014; as well as access to investors and capital to launch their new music start-up.