Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort

Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort is an exclusive Web3 and blockchain side event hosted alongside Devcon 8, bringing together promising startups, investors, developers, and media leaders during one of the most important global gatherings for the Ethereum 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, developers, and industry leaders during the Devcon week. The program aims to bridge innovative startups with investors, media platforms, and strategic partners while showcasing breakthrough ideas shaping the future of Ethereum, decentralized applications, and blockchain infrastructure. Devcon is the flagship developer conference of the Ethereum community, organized by the Ethereum Foundation and bringing together developers, researchers, builders, and creators from around the world to collaborate on decentralized systems. For more news and updates join:https://chat.whatsapp.com/H0tyPv7pxwD8E6uJwWVKGPhttps://t.me/BFMTimesDiscussion Dates: 3-6 November 2026Location: Jio World Centre, Mumbai, IndiaFormat: Official Side Event during Devcon 8