Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort

Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort is an exclusive Web3 and blockchain side event hosted alongside Web3 Summit, bringing together promising startups, investors, developers, and media leaders during one of the most developer-focused gatherings for the decentralized web ecosystem. 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, researchers, and industry leaders during the Web3 Summit week. The program aims to bridge innovative startups with investors, media platforms, and strategic partners while showcasing breakthrough ideas shaping the future of decentralized infrastructure, privacy technologies, and blockchain protocols. Web3 Summit is a community-driven developer conference organized by the Web3 Foundation, where builders, researchers, and hackers collaborate through keynotes, workshops, unconference sessions, and a 24/7 hackathon focused on advancing the decentralized web. For more news and updates join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0tyPv7pxwD8E6uJwWVKGP https://t.me/BFMTimesDiscussion Dates: 16-18 July 2026 Location: Funkhaus Berlin, Berlin, Germany Format: Official Side Event during Web3 Summit