Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort

Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort is an exclusive Bitcoin and Web3 side event hosted alongside Bitcoin MENA, bringing together promising startups, investors, and media leaders during one of the largest Bitcoin gatherings in the Middle East and North Africa.

Organized by BFM Times, the program supports early-stage Bitcoin, 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 Bitcoin MENA week. The program aims to bridge innovative startups with investors, media platforms, and strategic partners while showcasing breakthrough ideas shaping the future of Bitcoin adoption, blockchain innovation, and digital finance in the MENA region.

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Dates: 8-9 December 2026

Location: Marina Hall, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi, UAE

Format: Official Side Event during Bitcoin MENA