Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort

​Media Accelerator & Startup Cohort is an exclusive Web3 and blockchain side event hosted alongside the European Blockchain Convention, bringing together promising startups, investors, and media leaders during one of Europe’s most influential gatherings for blockchain, digital assets, and fintech 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 European Blockchain Convention week. The program aims to bridge innovative startups with investors, media platforms, and strategic partners while showcasing breakthrough ideas shaping the future of digital assets, tokenization, DeFi, and blockchain infrastructure.

​The event gathers thousands of industry leaders, founders, investors, and policymakers to explore topics including digital assets, Web3 innovation, infrastructure, and regulatory developments shaping the blockchain ecosystem.

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​Dates: 16-17 September 2026
Location: Fira Barcelona Montjuïc, Barcelona, Spain
Format: Official Side Event during European Blockchain Convention