Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort

Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort is an exclusive Web3 and blockchain side event hosted alongside Blockchain Life 2026, bringing together promising startups, investors, and media leaders during one of the largest global gatherings for crypto, Web3, and blockchain innovation.

Organized by BFM Times, the program supports early-stage blockchain, AI, and Web3 startups by providing media exposure, mentorship, investor connections, and access to up to $500K in funding and grants for eligible startups. Additionally, 50 selected startups will receive rewards and ecosystem credits from the BFM ecosystem.

Selected founders will gain global visibility, pitching opportunities, and direct access to venture capital firms, ecosystem partners, and industry leaders during the Blockchain Life 2026 week. The program aims to bridge innovative startups with investors, media platforms, and strategic partners while showcasing breakthrough ideas shaping the future of cryptocurrencies, mining infrastructure, and decentralized technologies.

Blockchain Life is known as a global meeting point for crypto founders, investors, and industry leaders, attracting over 15,000 participants from more than 130 countries to discuss market trends, innovation, and investment opportunities in the Web3 ecosystem.

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Dates: 1-2 December 2026

Location: Festival Arena, Dubai, UAE

Format: Official Side Event during Blockchain Life 2026